Use of opioids and opioid alternatives during general anesthesia: a pan-Canadian survey among anesthesiologists
Authors' conclusion
In our survey of Canadian anesthesiologists, several opioid minimization strategies were believed to be effective complements to general anesthesia, although there was substantial variation in their reported use.
Study context
- Population
- Anesthesiologists, members of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society and the Association des Anesthésiologistes du Québec2,008 eligible (18%)
- Participants
- 356 participants
- Outcome
- Anesthesiologists' beliefs on intraoperative opioid minimizing strategies use and utility, and clinical decision-making factors
Methodological detailsweb-based survey, modified Dillman technique, pan-Canadian
- Web-based survey
- Modified Dillman technique
- pan-Canadian
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Believed opioid minimization strategies during GA could improve postoperative outcomes incl. pain control (agree or strongly agree)
84%
n = 344/409
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Use of opioids and opioid alternatives during general anesthesia: a pan-Canadian survey among anesthesiologists. Can J Anaesth. Published 24 October 2024. doi:10.
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