To estimate frequency of movement-evoked pain (MEP) measurement in human postsurgical
investigations, we reviewed thoracotomy, knee arthroplasty, and hysterectomy clinical trials …

Background: Over the past 2 decades, there has been an increase in opioid use and
subsequently, opioid deaths. The amount of opioid prescribed to surgical patients has also …

Background An increasing number of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) are treated with
opioid agonist-antagonists such as buprenorphine/naloxone. Perioperative management …

This Consensus Statement provides recommendations on the prescription of pain medication
at discharge from hospital for opioid-naïve adult patients who undergo elective surgery. It …

Background There has been an increase in opioid usage and opioid-related deaths. Opioids
prescribed to surgical patients have similarly increased. The aim of this study was to assess …

Background Overprescribing of opioids to patients following surgery is a public health concern,
as unused pills may be diverted and contribute to opioid misuse and dependence. The …

In Canada there has recently been increased public and political debate surrounding the
reasons for the continued overcrowding seen in hospital emergency rooms (ERs) around the …

Background An increasing number of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) are treated with
opioid agonist-antagonists such as buprenorphine/naloxone. Perioperative management …

Background The use of opioids to manage pain has increased substantially, with some
serious unintended consequences:

Managing post-surgical pain is critical for successful surgical outcomes. One of the
challenges of pain management is accurately assessing the pain level of patients. Self-reported …