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New Persistent Opioid Use Among ICU Survivors After Discharge: Incidence, Predictors, and Nationwide Cohort Insights
New persistent opioid use develops in 4.2% of opioid-naïve ICU survivors by six months post-discharge, with early opioid prescription as the strongest predictor. Risk varies by opioid potency and patient factors, highlighting tailored tapering and stewardship needs.
