In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Corey Hazekamp, MD, MS, one of authors of the June 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Managing Emergency Department Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Current State of Opioid Epidemic

Opioid Classifications and Urine Drug Testing

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Pre-Hospital Care

Clinical Management in the Emergency Department

Buprenorphine Initiation

Withdrawal and Overdose Care

Methadone vs. Buprenorphine Considerations

Methadone to buprenorphine transition protocols.
Personal testimonials and clinical experiences in managing overdoses and withdrawal symptoms.

Patient Discharge and Follow-upPreparation of discharge prescriptions.

Opioid Use Disorder in the ED - An Interview with Corey Hazekamp, MD, MS

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