Limited post-operative narcotic use in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Authors

Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow
Tanya Olszewski, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow
Robert Josloff, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow
Kristin Noonan, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow

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Description

Purpose:

To limit narcotics use

Cochrane review: multiple studies have shown postoperative pain can be managed with non-narcotic meds with good outcome

Less medication related side effects:N/V, constipation, disorientation

Prevents substance addiction/abuse

Publication Date

5-31-2017

Keywords

Limited post-operative narcotic use in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Abington Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University HOUSE STAFF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY POSTERS

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

Senthil-Kumar, MD, Prabhu; Olszewski, MD, Tanya; Josloff, MD, Robert; and Noonan, MD, Kristin, "Limited post-operative narcotic use in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy" (2017). House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference (2016-2019). Poster 39.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/patientsafetyposters/39