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Review
. 2013 Aug 6:1:25.
doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2013.00025.

The utility of intravenous acetaminophen in the perioperative period

Jason B O'Neal  1
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Review

The utility of intravenous acetaminophen in the perioperative period

Jason B O'Neal. Front Public Health. .

Abstract

Intravenous acetaminophen (IVA) has rapid and effective analgesic properties. Recent studies have shown several benefits of using IVA perioperatively. However, due to its relatively high cost and limited clinical data concerning its efficacy compared with other agents, physicians are hesitant to use IVA in the perioperative period. This brief review examines the utility of this medication in the perioperative period and highlights future areas of clinical and epidemiological research regarding its use.

Keywords: acetaminophen; intravenous; postoperative; surgery.

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