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26: Should buprenorphine be discontinued preoperatively?

Depth of Anesthesia

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The Evidence for Continued Buper Norphine Perioperatively Doesn't Result in Pain Control

13 out of the 18 studies included in this systematic review were from case reports, and all except one of the cases were on sublingual buper norphine. Of the patients who continued bupenorphine post operatively, pain was well controlled in nine and poorly controlled in two. The authors correctly conclude that the current evidence is loquality and limited, but insufficient to recommend discontinuing vpa norfin.

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