practice of Medicine
toolkit
Orthopedic Surgery Toolkit
August 1, 2019
Medication safety advisories
Safety spotlight: orthopedics and opioids…proceed with caution!
Opioid use has reached epidemic and deadly proportions in the U. S.; overdose deaths increased 124% from 1999-2007. [1] Opioids cause more deaths than cocaine and heroin deaths combined. The U.S. uses 80% of the global opioid supply and 99% of the global hydrocodone supply, yet only represents <5% of the global population.[2] Hydrocodone, the most commonly worldwide prescribed opioid, has a …
Disclaimer
The information provided in this resource does not constitute legal, medical or any other professional advice, nor does it establish a standard of care. This resource has been created as an aid to you in your practice. The ultimate decision on how to use the information provided rests solely with you, the PolicyOwner.