Opioid-free anesthesia in major surgery: Is it time to redefine standards?
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A carta ao editor anexada aborda o impacto da musicoterapia em usuários hospitalizados para reduzir ansiedade, dor e estresse. Essa intervenção é de extrema importância para os serviços de saúde, pois é uma opção segura, não apresenta efeitos adversos e possui baixo custo; além disso, segundo estudos realizados, tem sido muito bem aceita pelos usuários, reduzindo significativamente os sintomas mencionados anteriormente.
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Mar 1, 2026
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Sanchez, S. (2026). Opioid-free anesthesia in major surgery: Is it time to redefine standards?. Hispano-American Journal of Health Sciences, 12(1), 70–71. https://doi.org/10.56239/rhcs.2026.121.1059
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