In inpatients with cirrhosis opioid use is common and associated with length of stay and persistent use post-discharge
Fig 1
Flow diagram of inpatient cohort.
Flow diagram demonstrating the number of patients with cirrhosis admitted to the University of North Carolina (UNC) hospitals during the study period and the numbers included in the analysis after excluding recent surgeries or invasive procedures or hospice/palliative care/comfort care consultations. Among those included in the final cohort, the proportion receiving opioids stratified by outpatient opioid prescription is shown. Lastly, the number of patients discharged on opioids is demonstrated.