Paths cross and diverge: unique perioperative risk factors of persistent postoperative opioid use versus chronic postsurgical pain – an infographic
Persistent postoperative opioid use (PPOU) and chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) are two distinct postoperative complications with differing risk factors. This article[1][1] highlights the unique risk profiles of PPOU and CPSP. PPOU, defined as opioid use beyond the typical recovery period, is
Authors
- Ryan S. D’Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4601-9837)
- Hipólito Labandeyra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1379-2516)
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Delfos Hospital (ES)
- Universitat de Barcelona (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2024-106281
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Nevro