Addressing SUD/MAT in the Emergency Department Setting-Recording - 2023-06-08

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Conrad discusses innovations in clinical practice for the treatment of substance use disorder using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the emergency department (ED) setting. He highlights the increasing need for substance use disorder treatment in the emergency department, especially in rural areas where resources may be limited. Dr. Conrad emphasizes the importance of screening patients for substance use disorder upon admission to the ED and discusses different screening protocols and tools that can be used. He also discusses the benefits of initiating MAT, specifically buprenorphine, in the ED for patients with substance use disorder. Dr. Conrad addresses concerns about precipitated withdrawal when initiating buprenorphine and shares evidence that shows it is not a significant issue. He also discusses the use of naloxone distribution and the potential use of Naltrexone in the ED for alcohol use disorder. Dr. Conrad encourages collaboration with local drug task forces and the importance of engaging with poison control centers for overdose management. Overall, the video highlights the importance and potential benefits of incorporating MAT into the emergency department setting for the treatment of substance use disorder.

Keywords

substance use disorder

medication-assisted treatment

emergency department

rural areas

screening protocols

buprenorphine

naloxone distribution

Naltrexone

collaboration