Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Multicenter Study
Opioid prescription and opioid disorders in burns: A large database analysis from 1990 to 2019.
Opioids remain crucial in the management of burn pain. A comprehensive analysis of opioid use in burns and their complications has not been investigated. ⋯ The risk of opioid-related disorders has nearly doubled since the year 2000 warranting precautions when prescribing pain medications to burn patients.