Why the study?
There is a need for more evidence-based non-opioid anaesthetic protocols across different surgical settings and postoperative phases.
Does total opioid-free general anaesthesia improve postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery?
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
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Opioid-free anaesthesia merits consideration in perioperative protocols; confirms and extends RCT evidence on recovery without safety trade-offs.
Does total opioid-free general anaesthesia improve postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery?
Total opioid-free general anaesthesia may improve postoperative outcomes without adverse effects on safety or pain management.
Olausson et al. (2021) studied this question.