Patients whose falls were linked to opioid use were also more likely to die during their hospital stay. (Source: File Photo) Patients whose falls were linked to opioid use were also more likely to die during their hospital stay. However, evidence for a link between opioid use and falls is inconsistent, the researcher said. The findings showed that patients with opioid intake were 2.4 times more likely to have a fall causing injury. Patients whose falls were linked to opioid use were also more likely to die during their hospital stay, the researchers said.

Source: Indian Express April 23, 2018 10:41 UTC