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Discharge Opioid Prescriptions Following Pediatric Appendectomy: a NSQIP-P Study.

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This study examines national patterns of opioid prescribing after pediatric appendectomy using NSQIP-P data, investigating whether discharge opioid prescriptions correlate with emergency department visits or hospital readmissions. The research addresses opioid stewardship in pediatric surgical populations.

Key takeaways

  • Study examines national opioid prescribing patterns after pediatric appendectomy using NSQIP-P data.
  • Investigates correlation between discharge opioid prescriptions and post-operative ED visits in children.
  • Analyzes relationship between opioid prescribing and readmission rates following appendectomy.
  • Provides benchmark data on current opioid prescription practices in pediatric appendicitis care.

Keywords

Pediatric Surgery Appendectomy Opioid Prescribing Postoperative Pain Management Nsqip-p Pediatric Appendicitis

Hashtags

#PediatricSurgery #OpioidStewardship #Appendectomy #PostOpPain

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Discharge Opioid Prescriptions Following Pediatric Appendectomy: a NSQIP-P Study.. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-07-17. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10694?via_space=staycurrentmd

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