DRAFT CA MEEAC Opioid Guideline

Be vigilant when converting from PCA to oral opioids: AVOID “straight conversion” No long-acting opioids (unless patient was on them previously) Taper to pre-operative doses within 6 weeks after surgery; only continue doses higher than pre-operative levels for up to 12 weeks, with documentation to justify ................
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