What is the rationale for using the IV form of acetaminophen for ERAS and other dimensions of pain control in the operative and post-operative setting?

What is the rationale for using the IV form of acetaminophen for ERAS and other dimensions of pain control in the operative and post-operative setting?

Given that opioids are known to inhibit peristalsis and GI absorption and potentially affect PK/PD profiles of oral acetaminophen and other agents, what is the rationale for using the IV form of acetaminophen for ERAS and other dimensions of pain control in the operative and post-operative setting?


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Alparslan Turan, MD

Alparslan Turan, MD

Associate Professor
Departments of Outcomes Research and General Anesthesiology
Vice Chair of Education
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio