Based on the evidence for efficacy of IV versus PO acetaminophen, which route do you prefer in bariatric surgery and why? How long do you give IV acetaminophen prior to switching to PO?

Based on the evidence for efficacy of IV versus PO acetaminophen, which route do you prefer in bariatric surgery and why? How long do you give IV acetaminophen prior to switching to PO?

Based on the evidence for efficacy of IV versus PO acetaminophen, which route do you prefer in the setting of bariatric surgery and why? How long do you give IV acetaminophen, typically, in the case of bariatric surgery, prior to switching to PO?


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Presenter

Maher El Chaar, MD

Maher El Chaar, MD

Co-Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery
St Luke’s University Hospital
Allentown, Pennsylvania