Prescription opioids for surgical pain - 04/2019
Prescription opioids for surgical pain
Abstract
This handout, authored by the Washington State Department of Health, describes the risks involved in taking opioid pain medicines after having surgery. It includes tips on safe storage and correct disposal of left-over pills. It also explains naloxone, a prescription medicine that is used to counteract an opioid overdose.
Publisher
Washington State Department of Health
Date Published (original date)
2019
Revision Date
04/2019
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Medicine Teaching
Pain
Medicine Information
Languages
English
Record ID
4753