Publications by authors named "Christopher J Spevak"
Article Synopsis
- The opioid epidemic is worsening, prompting the Department of Defense and Veterans Health Agency to recommend the elimination of long-acting opioids and benzodiazepines in pain management, leading to changes in postoperative care.
- A study was conducted on single-level TLIF patients to compare outcomes between those receiving benzodiazepines and long-acting opioids versus those receiving non-benzodiazepine, opioid-sparing medications.
- Results showed that removing benzodiazepines and long-acting opioids did not change inpatient pain scores but led to reduced opioid use, fewer trigger medications, and shorter hospital stays for patients.
