Publications by authors named "Mark Puch Oernskov"
Background: Over the past 25 years, global opioid consumption has increased. Denmark ranks fifth in opioid use globally, exceeding other Scandinavian countries. Postsurgical pain is a common reason for opioid prescriptions, but opioid use patterns after patient discharge from the hospital are unclear.
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- * A review of literature found that while MgSO may reduce opioid usage and pain scores post-surgery, many studies included had inconsistencies and lacked comprehensive data, with a significant amount of missing information.
- * Despite the observed benefits of MgSO, high variability in study methodologies makes it hard to draw strong conclusions on its effectiveness compared to standard pain treatments. The reduction in pain and opioid use may not be as significant when using established procedures.