Evaluating contemporary pain management practices in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: A national survey of head and neck endocrine surgeons
Recommended Citation
Ferrell JK, Singer MC, Farwell DG, Stack BC, Shindo M. Evaluating contemporary pain management practices in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: A national survey of head and neck endocrine surgeons. Head & neck 2019; .
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-13-2019
Publication Title
Head & neck
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is currently a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding postoperative opioids after thyroid and parathyroid surgery. This study aimed to objectively characterize contemporary postoperative pain management practices via a national survey of head and neck endocrine surgeons.
METHODS: A standardized electronic survey was distributed to the membership of the American Head and Neck Society's Endocrine section.
RESULTS: A total of 102 surgeons completed the survey representing a 34% response rate. In all, 65.7% of respondents utilize opioids with wide variations in the total morphine equivalents prescribed. Practice environment (χ
CONCLUSIONS: Pain management practice patterns vary significantly among head and neck endocrine surgeons which further emphasize the need for evidence-based guidelines.
PubMed ID
30758893
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
