Impact of intravenous acetaminophen on reducing opioid use after hysterectomy.

Study Objective: To examine the impact of intravenous acetaminophen on the total quantity of opioids (in morphine equivalents) administered within the first 48 hours postoperatively and perioperatively, while still affording patients adequate analgesia, in women who underwent total abdominal hysterectomies.

Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Tertiary care community hospital.