Perioperative considerations for 'new' kids on the opioid block.

摘要

Practicing anesthesiologists may have limited familiarity with some of the newer opioid compounds being used more frequently by medical practitioners who treat chronic pain and substance use. These drugs are interesting in their own right because of their pharmacological properties. More importantly, it is essential to understand how to care for patients who are taking these drugs to prevent harm in the perioperative context. So, what are these drugs, and what should we know about them?