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Variation in postoperative narcotic prescribing after pediatric appendectomy

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Quality improvement study demonstrating that educational interventions and standardized protocols dramatically reduced opioid prescriptions after pediatric appendectomy from 84% to 7% without compromising pain control or patient satisfaction. Provides evidence-based approach to opioid stewardship in pediatric surgical populations.

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Variation in postoperative narcotic prescribing after pediatric appendectomy. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-02-26. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1209?via_space=dr-todd-ponsky

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