STOP Opioid Abuse

The Surgical Taskforce Organized to Prevent (STOP) Opioid Abuse aspires for better post-surgical pain management with fewer opioids.

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#PainAwarenessMonth starts tomorrow. We’re excited to join the movement to raise awareness about #painmanagement. Together with STOP Opioid Abuse members, we’re focused on better postoperative pain management with fewer #opioids. Learn more: https://t.co/hhoB1U5tzH

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Prepare patients for pain and recovery post-surgery with the new Pain Alleviation Toolkit from @ASALifeline and @AAOS1. https://t.co/IJT0DZcWy8

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Interested in becoming a part of the solution to #opioid abuse? Join STOP Opioid Abuse and stay up to date on the latest information on non-opioid options in the surgical setting. https://t.co/Lpi03IxxVB

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A lot can happen in a week. Even a week of postoperative opioids can increase the risk for addiction—in fact, just a 7-day course of opioids can increase the risk for addiction by 2x vs 1-day course. Learn more: https://t.co/Lpi03IxxVB

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Interested in becoming a part of the solution to #opioid abuse? Join STOP Opioid Abuse and stay up to date on the latest information on non-opioid options in the surgical setting. https://t.co/Lpi03IP8N9

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Explore new resources from
@ASALifeline and @AAOS1 about how to prepare patients for discomfort and recovery, tips and strategies on how to implement routine screening, and recommendations on the use, storage and disposal of opioids: https://t.co/IJT0DYVl9y

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According to recent research in @JAMASurgery, recommendations for opioid prescribing after abdominal and pelvic surgery vary, and few are supported by evidence https://t.co/tzpRbWwe3g

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#DYK that 90% of surgical patients are prescribed #opioids for pain management. Incorporating a non-opioid multimodal analgesic approach can help reduce unnecessary exposure to opioids and lower the risk for addiction. Learn more: https://t.co/Lpi03IP8N9

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Interested in becoming a part of the solution to #opioid abuse? Join STOP Opioid Abuse and stay up to date on the latest information on non-opioid options in the surgical setting. https://t.co/Lpi03IxxVB

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Today and every day, we honor nursing assistants for all the hard work they do. For #NationalNursingAssistantsWeek, we recognize the critical support nursing assistants provide patients in postoperative pain management.

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Find resources to manage patient comfort with the new Pain Alleviation Toolkit: https://t.co/IJT0DZcWy8. @ASALifeline and @AAOS1

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Conversations with patients before surgery about non-opioid alternatives for pain management may help ease any concerns about side effects or risk of addiction. Learn more: https://t.co/Lpi03IP8N9

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Interested in becoming a part of the solution to #opioid abuse? Join STOP Opioid Abuse and stay up to date on the latest information on non-opioid options in the surgical setting. https://t.co/Lpi03IxxVB

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Many patients receive Rx for opioids to manage acute pain. These drugs carry a risk of misuse & addiction, and should be taken for as short a time as possible, and only as prescribed. Learn more: https://t.co/Lpi03IxxVB

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Anesthesiologists and orthopaedic surgeons have an important role to play in reducing opioids, and developing solutions. Learn what role you can play https://t.co/IJT0DZcWy8
@ASALifeline @AAOS1

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This week is #NationalHospitalWeek – a time to highlight the amazing healthcare providers and surgical teams caring for patients across the U.S. #thankyou

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On this #NationalNursesDay we want to express our endless gratitude to our nurses and all health care workers selflessly fighting COVID-19 on the front lines. @ASPMN @ukynursing

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A recent genomics study by a @Yale research team explores the potential connection between opioid abuse and muscle pain management. Check out the study here: https://t.co/tHhMWOTCXh

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Research shows more than $13 million of annual addiction-related healthcare costs is connected to #postoperative pain management. During #NationalSubstanceAbusePreventionMonth, we are committed to solutions that lower the cost of addiction after surgery. https://t.co/Lpi03IxxVB

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#DYK that this Saturday is #NationalDrugTakeBackDay. Surgery-related overprescribing results in over one billion unused pills in homes across the U.S. which can increase the risk of initial exposure, diversion or addiction. Learn more: https://t.co/esJHQb3MBR