Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine
Better Care for Children in Pain

The Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine (SPPM) aims to advance the quality of anesthesia care and the alleviation of pain-related conditions in children.

Question of the Month – June 2023

A 19 year male is on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Buprenorphine maintenance daily. His current dosage is 6 mg of buprenorphine daily. He is scheduled for a NUSS procedure. As his AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) Pain Doctor what would you advise the patient about his Buprenorphine perioperatively?

A. It should be increased few days prior to the surgery

B. It should be continued during the perioperative period at the same dose.

C. It should be stopped 48 hrs prior to the surgery

D. It should be stopped 5 days prior to the surgery

Correct! Wrong!

Question of the Month - June 2023

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