American College of Surgeons: Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type
July 02, 2026
July 02, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type
National study highlights opportunities to improve consistency in postoperative prescribing practices
Key Takeaways
* Opioid medications are an important component of pain management after surgery, but children are uniquely vulnerable to . . .
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Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type
National study highlights opportunities to improve consistency in postoperative prescribing practices
Key Takeaways
* Opioid medications are an important component of pain management after surgery, but children are uniquely vulnerable to . . .