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Buprenorphine: A guide for ED providers

Buprenorphine: A guide for ED providers

by Max Zworth, Rebecca Seliga | Mar 9, 2023 | Addictions, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation, Toxicology

The opioid epidemic is not new to ED providers, but many will be shocked to learn about the true extent of the harm caused by opioids in Canada.  In the first half of 2022, there were 3556 recorded deaths due to opioid toxicity in Canada. This amounts to 19 deaths...
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Suboxone and Methadone in the ED

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Suboxone and Methadone in the ED

by emottawa | Jul 7, 2016 | Grand Round Summaries, Toxicology

Although methadone and suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) have tremendous benefits in the management of opioid use disorder, unfamiliarity with these treatments can make any clinician uncomfortable and can lead to substandard care for these patients. This summary will...
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