ORN Spring 2024 - ED Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: Truth, Trends and Treatments-2024-05-01- Recording - ORN Spring 2024 - ED Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

2024-05-01- Recording - ORN Spring 2024 - ED Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder - D'Onofrio

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Dr. Gail D'Onofrio presented a comprehensive webinar on the emergency department treatment of opioid use disorder, focusing on strategies for initiation of buprenorphine to help combat the opioid crisis. She emphasized the importance of evidence-based treatments like buprenorphine and methadone, highlighting their efficacy in reducing opioid use and improving outcomes. Dr. D'Onofrio discussed the use of extended release buprenorphine, like Brixadi, and the importance of objective evidence of withdrawal when initiating treatment. She outlined a protocol for treating patients in the ED, starting with low doses and gradually increasing based on patient response. Dr. D'Onofrio also emphasized the use of motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients in treatment. The webinar included discussions on high dosing strategies, IT infrastructure support, and the use of clinical decision support tools to aid in buprenorphine initiation. Dr. D'Onofrio encouraged clinicians to use the buprenorphine initiation app and provided guidance on patient assessment, readiness for treatment, and addressing withdrawal symptoms. She expressed the importance of offering treatment in the emergency department, showcasing the success of buprenorphine initiation in improving patient outcomes. Overall, the webinar highlighted the critical role of emergency departments in addressing opioid use disorder and promoting evidence-based treatments for better patient care.

Keywords

Dr. Gail D'Onofrio

webinar

emergency department treatment

opioid use disorder

buprenorphine initiation

evidence-based treatments

extended release buprenorphine

motivational interviewing techniques

clinical decision support tools

patient outcomes