Costs and outcomes associated with the administration of Intravenous Acetaminophen in neonates after esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula repair.
Michael A Phillipi, Ashley Y Song, Leah Yieh, Cynthia L Gong
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Abstract
Background: Over the last decade, the intravenous (IV) formulation of acetaminophen (APAP) has gained popularity as a safe and effective first-line analgesic in the neonatal intensive care unit and it is especially useful in peri-operative settings where oral agents are contraindicated. The primary objective was to examine the outcomes and costs associated with the use of IV APAP in combination with opioids versus opioids alone as a pain management strategy after neonatal esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repair.
Methods: Data from the Pediatric Health Information System was used to examine 1137 hospitalizations for EA/TEF repair from October 2015 to September 2018. Neonates administered opioids only, or IV APAP in combination with opioids as pain management, were included.
Results: Neonates receiving IV APAP experienced a longer median LOS, but a significantly lower mortality rate, a decreased mean daily cost, and reduced opioid use compared to neonates given only opioids. The two groups had no significant differences in pharmacy and total costs.
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the use of IV APAP alongside opioids in EA/TEF repair is associated with reduced mortality and opioid use, as well as longer LOS.
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