Factors affecting opioid Management for Injured Children after hospital discharge

Survey of 70 parents at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center reveals that 75% of injured children used opioids for less than 3 days post-discharge, yet 83.7% had leftover medication. Most families store unused opioids unsecurely and lack disposal plans, highlighting a critical gap between prescribing practices and actual pain control needs in pediatric trauma patients.