Early Hemoconcentration Is Associated With Increased Opioid Use in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Pancreatitis

Objectives Opioids are commonly required for abdominal pain in hospitalized patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). The factors associated with increased opioid requirements are unknown. Methods The medical records of adult inpatients with AP from 2006 to 2016 were reviewed. Patients with chronic pancreatitis, psychiatric comorbidities, intubation, chronic opioid, and illicit drug use were excluded. The total quantity of opioids required during...