A retrospective analysis of intravenous acetaminophen use in spinal surgery patients

A retrospective analysis of intravenous acetaminophen use in spinal surgery patients

Objective: This study aimed to determine if intravenous acetaminophen [paracetamol] (IV APAP) could decrease visual analog pain scores (VAS), opioid exposure and subsequent opioid related adverse effects (nausea, vomiting, constipation) in spinal surgery patients. Methods: Thirty four spinal surge...

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Main Authors: Smith AN, Hoefling VC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas 2014-09-01
Series:Pharmacy Practice
Subjects:
Acetaminophen
Analgesics Opioid
Pain Management
Pain Postoperative
Spinal Diseases
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Online Access:http://www.pharmacypractice.org/journal/index.php/pp/article/view/417/356

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