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Renyu Liu1, John Grothusen1, Scott Falk1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Translational Perioperative and Pain Medicine
|June 7, 2024
Summary
Monitoring perioperative opioid use and waste is crucial. Future systems need easy detection of wasted materials to prevent diversion and inform public disposal strategies.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Perioperative opioid usage monitoring and waste management present significant challenges in healthcare settings.
- Current practices for managing opioid waste often involve a two-person witness procedure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the current status and issues surrounding perioperative opioid usage monitoring and waste.
- To explore the role of digital systems like Flowlytics® in tracking opioid consumption and disposal.
- To identify areas for improvement in detecting and managing opioid waste.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of existing protocols for opioid waste management in medical facilities.
- Mention of digital monitoring systems (Flowlytics®) for opioid usage and waste.
- Brief overview of opioid detection methods for wasted materials.
Main Results:
- Opioid waste management in facilities typically requires a two-person witness system.
- Digital systems offer potential for enhanced monitoring of opioid usage and waste.
- Development of user-friendly detection methods for wasted opioids is needed.
Conclusions:
- Further research is required to develop effective and easy-to-use detection systems for opioid waste.
- The efficacy of medical facility opioid disposal strategies for public use in reducing diversion remains uncertain.
- There is a need for relevant studies to inform best practices for opioid disposal and diversion prevention.
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