Incidence of and Factors Associated With Prolonged and Persistent Postoperative Opioid Use in Children 0–18 Years of Age

Abstract

Some patient characteristics and surgeries are positively and negatively associated with prolonged opioid use in opioid-naïve children of all ages, but persistent opioid use is rare. Specific pediatric subpopulations (eg, older patients with a history of mood/personality disorder or chronic pain) may be at markedly higher risk.