Ian Carroll, MD, MS
Publication Details
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Management of perioperative pain in patients chronically consuming opioids.
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2004 Nov-Dec; (6): 576-91
The prevalence of licit and illicit opioid use is growing, and a greater percentage of chronically opioid-consuming patients are presenting for surgery. These patients can be expected to experience increased postoperative pain, greater postoperative opioid consumption, and prolonged use of healthcare resources for managing their pain.

