Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample
| Demographic factor | Pediatric patients (n = 185) |
|---|---|
| Child sex, % (n) | |
| Male | 58%, 107 |
| Female | 42%, 78 |
| Child age, Mean (SD) | 9.10 (4.27) |
| Child age category, % (n) | |
| 0 - 4 years-old | 14%, 26 |
| 5 - 11 years-old | 57%, 105 |
| 12+ years-old | 29%, 54 |
| Child race, % (n) | |
| White | 79%, 146 |
| Black | 17%, 31 |
| Asian | 2%, 3 |
| Other | 2%, 4 |
| Child ethnicity, % (n) | |
| Hispanic | 2%, 4 |
| Number of children in home, Median (IQR) | 1 (1 – 2) |
| Other leftover opioid prescription(s) in home, % (n) | |
| Yes | 14% (25) |
| No | 86% (158) |
| Surgical procedure, % (n) | |
| Hernia and other urologic | 19%, 36 |
| Soft tissue | 25%, 47 |
| Orthopedic extremity | 17%, 31 |
| Complex ear | 11%, 20 |
| Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy | 28%, 51 |
| Type of opioid prescribed, % (n) | |
| Oxycodone HCI | 82%, 151 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17%, 31 |
| Tramadol HCL | 1%, 3 |
| Opioid form, % (n) | |
| Liquid | 72 %, 134 |
| Tablets | 28%, 51 |
| Weight-based dosing, % (n) | |
| Yes | 56%, 103 |
| No | 42%, 78 |
| Not specified | 2%, 4 |
| Opioid RX duration in days, % (n) | |
| 1-2 days | 8%, 14 |
| 3 days | 71%, 131 |
| 5 days | 17%, 32 |
| 7-8 days | 2%, 4 |
| Total MMEs prescribed, Median (IQR) | 45 (27 – 67) |
| Average postoperative pain intensity (0 - 10), Mean (SD) | 5.72 (2.38) |