New research pinpointed the top three surgeries driving highest opioid prescriptions in teens and adolescents, highlighting the need for alternate pain management.
A small pool of major surgeries accounts for a large portion of opioids prescribed to children and teens, according to a new study published in
The researchers analyzed national commercial and Medicaid claims from December 2020 to November 2021 in children aged 0-21 years.For each type of surgery, researchers calculated the total amount of opioids given within 3 days of discharge, measured in morphine milligram equivalents .In children up to age 11 years, three procedures accounted for 59.1% of MMEs: Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy , open treatment of upper extremity fracture , and removal of deep implants .
In patients aged 12-21 years, three procedures accounted for 33.1% of MMEs: Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy , knee arthroscopy , and analgesia after cesarean delivery ."Targeting these procedures in opioid stewardship initiatives could help minimize the risks of opioid prescribing while maintaining effective postoperative pain control," the researchers wrote.
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