POST OPERATIVE COMPARITIVE EVALUATION OF OPIOID AND NON-OPIOID ANALGESICS AFTER SINONASAL SURGERIES

Abstract

Background: The usage of opioid analgesics following surgery has significantly grown in the recent past. As a result, the
mortality and morbidity linked to opioid use grew even more. After sinonasal surgery, the majority of patients take
opioids, but most also utilise leftovers, which is inappropriate usage.
Aim: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the need, usage patterns, adverse effects, and timing of opioid and
non-opioid analgesics after sinus surgery.
Methods: A retrospective assessment of 140 participants of both genders who had sinonasal surgery was conducted. The
study employed a numeric rating scale to evaluate postoperative pain and determine the necessity of on-demand opioid
and non-opioid analgesics, taking into account the surgical parameters and patient demographics.