«New guidance for safe opioid prescribing for hospitalized patients with acute pain: 16 recommendations for improving safe use of opioids in noncancer patients during and after hospital stay stress limiting use, educating patients.» (sciencedaily.com)
There is also over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in use of opioids for pain management, Nicholas said — making up one in ten of those on opioid programs. (croakey.org)
Other risk factors for PON include a previous history of motion sickness, use of opioid drugs and — to the chagrin of all doctors — being a non-smoker. (newscientist.com)