Association of opioid exposure before surgery with opioid consumption after surgery: an infographic

Summary: This study aimed to determine the effect of prescription opioid use in the year before surgery on opioid consumption after surgery. The results showed that preoperative opioid use is associated with small increases in patient-reported opioid consumption after surgery for most patients, though greater differences exist for patients with chronic use. Existing guidelines may meet the postoperative needs of most patients with preoperative opioid exposure, but may need tailoring for patients with chronic use.