title: Narcotics and implications for the post anesthesia care unit.
abstract: The use of narcotics has a profound impact on the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) staff. This article details the actions, side effects, methods of administration, and postoperative uses of specific narcotic agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Vissering
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid