An Overview of Opioid-Free Anesthesia: Evaluating Effectiveness, Safety, and Implementation Barriers
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By
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Amogh Pershad
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Ofelia Loani Elvir Lazo
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Robert Wong
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November 4, 2025
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Clinical Scorecard: An Overview of Opioid-Free Anesthesia: Evaluating Effectiveness, Safety, and Implementation Barriers
At a Glance
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| Target Population | Patients undergoing abdominal, breast, gynecological, or orthopedic surgical procedures, as specified in the abstract. |
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Key Highlights
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
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Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Surgical patients at risk for opioid-related complications.
OFA can reduce opioid requirements and associated complications.
Clinical Best Practices
References
