Articles: acute-pain.
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Herpes zoster (HZ) involving sacral dermatome is very rare, which can sometimes cause voiding dysfunction. ⋯ A caudal block with steroid can be an effective option for treatment of acute voiding dysfunction and pain following sacral HZ.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Analgesic impact of buprenorphine transdermal patch in total hip arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial protocol.
The efficacy and safety of buprenorphine transdermal patch (BTP) has been well established in chronic pain, but data regarding acute postoperative pain relief is still very limited. Therefore, we design a prospective, randomized, controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the BTP for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty. ⋯ This trial is expected to be the largest randomized trial assessing the efficacy of BTP after primary total hip arthroplasty and powered to detect a potential difference in the primary outcome.
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US opioid prescribing and use escalated over the last two decades, with parallel increases in opioid misuse, opioid-related deaths, and concerns about diversion. Postoperatively prescribed opioids contribute to these problems. Policy makers have addressed this issue by limiting postoperative opioid prescribing. However, until recently, little data existed to guide prescribers on opioid needs postoperatively. This meta-analysis quantitatively integrated the growing literature regarding extent of opioids leftover after surgery and identified factors associated with leftover opioid proportions. ⋯ A significant proportion of opioids are leftover postoperatively. Surgery type and level of invasiveness affect postoperative opioid consumption. Integration of such factors into prescribing guidelines may help minimize opioid overprescribing while adequately meeting analgesic needs.