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Proper Disposal of Excess Opioids After Orthopaedic Surgery
January 2023
Proper Disposal of Excess Opioids After Orthopaedic Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Excess Opioid Disposal Following Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Foot Ankle Spec . 2022 Dec;15(6):545-550.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred patients undergoing foot and ankle orthopedic surgery were randomized to either the drug deactivation pouch with instructions (n=50) or standard instructions for opioid disposal (n=50). Outcomes of interest were the number of opioids left over, the incidence of opioid disposal, and disposal location. No significant differences were reported between the two groups in regard to the numbe...
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