ORN Fall 2022 #2 - Case Studies and Q/A - Trials and Tribulations of ED Initiation of Buprenorphine in the Age of Fentanyl-Recording - #2 - Case Studies and Q/A - Trials and Tribulations of ED Initiation of Buprenorphine in the Age of Fentanyl

Recording - #2 - Case Studies and Q/A - Trials and Tribulations of ED Initiation of Buprenorphine in the Age of Fentanyl

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Steve Wyatt and Dr. Jeanne Marie Perrone discuss the initiation of buprenorphine in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). They present several cases and discuss different dosing strategies and their experiences. Dr. Perrone also shares information about a telehealth program they have implemented to provide buprenorphine prescriptions for patients after discharge. They emphasize the importance of individualized care and the need to consider factors such as the type and severity of opioid use, withdrawal symptoms, and patient preferences. They also address concerns about precipitated withdrawal and the potential risk of overdose during the initiation process. Overall, the video provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of initiating buprenorphine treatment for patients with OUD.

Keywords

buprenorphine initiation

opioid use disorder

dosing strategies

telehealth program

individualized care

withdrawal symptoms

patient preferences

precipitated withdrawal

overdose risk