Journal article
Managing postoperative pain in adult outpatients: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing codeine with NSAIDs
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Analgesics that contain codeine are commonly prescribed for postoperative pain, but it is unclear how they compare with nonopioid alternatives. We sought to compare the effectiveness of codeine and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for adults who underwent outpatient surgery.
METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing codeine and NSAIDs for postoperative pain in …
Authors
Choi M; Wang L; Coroneos CJ; Voineskos SH; Paul J
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 193, No. 24, pp. e895–e905
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
June 14, 2021
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.201915
ISSN
0820-3946