Managing opioid overdose in the hospital setting

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Article

Publication Title

U.S. Pharmacist

Abstract

Over the past decade, rates of opioid abuse and overdose have increased dramatically and have received significant national attention. Owing to their knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology, pharmacists play a vital role in identifying and managing opioid overdose in the hospital setting. Pharmacists should possess sufficient knowledge to recommend nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic patient-specific treatment regimens for opioid overdose in the hospital setting, in addition to identifying and managing acute withdrawal signs and symptoms. In addition, it is critical to account for toxicology and pharmacotherapy alterations in certain populations—such as elderly persons, children, pregnant women, and opioid-dependent patients—during opioid toxicity.

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HS2

Last Page

HS8

Publication Date

3-1-2019

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