Purpose Results of a study of postsurgical opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs)
within a large health system are reported. Methods In a retrospective cohort study, data from …

Objective Opioid analgesics are a mainstay for acute pain management, but postoperative
opioid administration has risks. We examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

Importance Opioids are commonly used for pain control during and after invasive
procedures. However, opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) are common and have …

Background: Opioid analgesics remain a mainstay in the treatment of pain associated with
surgical procedures. Such use is associated with adverse drug events (ADEs). Objective: To …

Study Objective To determine the prevalence of postsurgical opioid use in the inpatient
setting, to ascertain the frequency of and risk factors for opioid‐related adverse drug events …

Purpose: This retrospective study utilized a large, national hospital database to assess the
impact of opioid–related adverse events (ORADE) on patient outcomes following selected …

BACKGROUND: Opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) are common causes of
hospitalization and increased health care costs. OBJECTIVES: To (a) estimate rates of …

Opioids have demonstrated efficacy and often are drugs of choice in the management of
postoperative pain. However, their use is often limited by adverse drug events (ADEs). The …

BACKGROUND: The treatment of postsurgical pain with prescription opioids has been
associated with persistent opioid use and increased health care utilization and costs …

Purpose. Opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) increase patient length of stay
(LOS) and health care costs. However, ORADE rates may be underreported. This study …