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Papers: 17 Aug 2019 - 23 Aug 2019


Human Studies, Pharmacology/Drug Development


2019 Sep


Anesth Analg


129


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Weeding Out the Problem: The Impact of Preoperative Cannabinoid Use on Pain in the Perioperative Period.

Authors

Liu CW, Bhatia A, Buzon-Tan A, Walker S, Ilangomaran D, Kara J, Venkat Raghavan L, Prabhu AJ
Anesth Analg. 2019 Sep; 129(3):874-881.
PMID: 31425232.

Abstract

The recreational and medical use of cannabinoids has been increasing. While most studies and reviews have focused on the role of cannabinoids in the management of acute pain, no study has examined the postoperative outcomes of surgical candidates who are on cannabinoids preoperatively. This retrospective cohort study examined the impact of preoperative cannabinoid use on postoperative pain scores and pain-related outcomes in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery.