New Protocol Reduces Post-Op Opioid Use
(WorldNews Environment)

While opioids effectively relieve pain, for some they lead to overuse and addiction. New research suggests planning that emphasizes a person`s surgical care before, during and after surgery can reduce or even eliminate the need for opioids. University of Pennsylvania researchers discovered a majority of patients who followed an “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” (ERAS) protocol did not need opioids for pain management at multiple time points following elective spinal and peripheral nerve surgery. The findings come from an expanded analysis and study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers found that when an ERAS...