"Intravenous Acetaminophen Has Limited Benefit For Colectomy Patients, Study Finds"
Intravenous (IV) acetaminophen is no more effective than oral acetaminophen for patients undergoing colorectal procedures, Mount Sinai researchers report in a first-of-its-kind study. These findings suggest that eliminating use of IV acetaminophen, which is much more expensive than its oral counterpart, may result in very significant cost savings for hospitals with no impact on the patient experience or outcomes. "With any new drug that is introduced to the U.S. market, it is very important to monitor how it is used and if this results in the desired outcomes. Our study results do not support routine use of IV acetaminophen," explained lead investigator Jashvant Poeran, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, orthopedics, population health science and policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The study team is currently addressing this same question in other types of surgery, such as hip, knee and shoulder replacement, and anticipates more findings in the near future.
- Jashvant Poeran, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Population Health Science and Policy, Medicine, Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai