Opioid-Free Anesthesia? Studying Patient Drug Preferences in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Office

Abstract

Opioid-free anesthesia has become a widely discussed subject in the anesthesia field given the ongoing opioid epidemic. However, there are no studies examining patient preferences related to this technique. Understanding patient perceptions of sedation and anesthetics used in the ambulatory anesthesia setting may help guide the treatment decision making process. This study aims to assess patient familiarity and concerns regarding commonly used office anesthetics, with a focus on intraoperative