Strategies for treating acute pain in patients with opioid dependence: a scoping review protocol

Introduction People who are dependent on opioids experience acute pain similar to other individuals. However, treating acute pain in these patients renders unique challenges such as opioid-induced hyperalgesia, opioid tolerance, withdrawal and stigma from healthcare providers. Thus, it is crucial to...

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Main Authors: Matthew Salzman, Sarah Levine, Megha Andrews, Benjamin Saracco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-02-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/2/e080740.full