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A scoping review of 23 studies found that nurses most often implemented non-pharmacological postoperative pain interventions but participated less frequently in planning. Wide variation in interventions and outcomes limits conclusions about effectiveness or preferred approaches.

A 21-element enhanced recovery protocol implemented across 18 US hospitals reduced inpatient opioid use by 56% in children undergoing GI surgery, with patients receiving 13 or more protocol elements averaging one fewer hospital day and half the complication risk.

Opioid prescribing for cancer patients reporting no pain declined substantially across a single Connecticut health system from 2016 to 2020, while prescribing for patients reporting pain remained stable.

“At the end of the day, it’s vital to avoid overuse of opioids—when the harms would outweigh the benefits—but also to avoid underuse.” – Cary P. Gross, MD, Professor of Medicine at YSM

“Pharmacies exist to heal the sick, not to fuel addiction and line the pockets of drug traffickers.” – DEA Administrator Terrance Cole

Integrating suzetrigine and cebranopadol into multimodal treatment algorithms may reduce opioid doses, improve patient function and expand options for those at risk of opioid-related harms.