The perianesthesia nurse's role in the prevention of opioid-related sentinel events.

Chris Pasero

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The perianesthesia nurse's role in the prevention of opioid-related sentinel events.

April 3, 2013

Pasero C. J Perianesth Nurs. 2013;28(1):31-7.

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This commentary reviews strategies to prevent adverse events associated with opioid use and advocates for improved monitoring to reduce risks.

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