ASRA Recommends Screening for Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
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Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases.
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
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