Opioid Prescribing Practices at Discharge Across Common Pediatric Surgery Procedures

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In 2020, the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) released evidence-based recommendations for opioid prescribing after surgery, grouping procedures into opioid-free recovery (OFR) and opioid-free recovery possible (OFRP). This study investigated rates and associated factors of opioids prescribing at discharge after common general surgery procedures based on APSA recommendations.

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Article · Apr 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

This study examines opioid prescribing patterns at discharge following common pediatric general surgery procedures, evaluating adherence to 2020 APSA evidence-based guidelines that categorize operations by opioid-free recovery potential. The research identifies prescribing rates and factors influencing opioid use in pediatric surgical patients.

APSA 2020 guidelines classify pediatric procedures into opioid-free recovery (OFR) and opioid-free recovery possible (OFRP) categories.
Evidence-based recommendations exist to guide opioid prescribing at discharge after common pediatric surgical procedures.
Prescribing practices vary across institutions despite standardized APSA guidelines for postoperative pain management.
Understanding factors associated with opioid prescribing can help reduce unnecessary opioid exposure in pediatric patients.

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