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Opioid Overdose-the Surgeon’s Role

  • It is crucial for surgeons to perform a series of preoperative assessments (check for history of substance abuse, previous overdose, past opioid prescriptions, comorbid conditions, etc.) in order to identify patients with an increased risk of opioid overdose.
  • More surgeon involvement in research, evidence-based practice, and education will help to combat opioid misuse and overdose after surgery.


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Vu JV, Lin LA. Opioid Overdose-the Surgeon's Role. Ann Surg. 2018;268(1):32-34. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000002713