Consistent education, use of opioid-sparing regimens can reduce misuse among kids having surgery

While some procedures can’t be performed without perioperative opioids, “nearly all procedures can be performed minimizing opioid use,” the team said. Members cited literature supporting combination regimens that replace opioids, reduce use of opioids, or improve pain scores without increasing opioid dosages. The highlighted studies evaluated either enteral or I.V. use of nonopioid analgesics.