Publications by authors named "Carolyn Pfeifer"
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- - Headache is a common and serious complication after an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), but there's limited evidence on how effective opioids are for treating this pain.
- - In a study of adult patients with aSAH, opioids were used in nearly all cases, resulting in a minimal average pain reduction that was not significantly related to opioid dosage.
- - A large number of patients continued using opioids after discharge, raising concerns about ongoing opioid use and the need for better pain management strategies specifically for aSAH headaches.
Enterocutaneous fistulae (ECF) and enteroatmospheric fistulae (EAF) are difficult complications that primarily arise after abdominal surgical procedures. Development of an ECF or EAF carries significant mortality and morbidity. Effective management of patients with these disease states requires a multidisciplinary approach, which includes surgical, pharmacotherapeutic, and nutritional interventions.
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