Frailty status as a potential factor in increased postoperative opioid use in older adults
Abstract Background Prescription opioids are commonly used for postoperative pain relief in older adults, but have the potential for misuse. Both opioid side effects and uncontrolled pain have detrimental impacts. Frailty syndrome (reduced reserve in response to stressors), pain, and chronic opioid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02101-4 |