Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
Episode 5: Addressing Medication Risks for Overdose
Episode 5: Addressing Medication Risks for Overdose
Episode 5: Addressing Medication Risks for Overdose
Monday 11th April 2022
Join Dr. Stader and Anne as they discuss medication risks for overdose and safer pain management options on the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast.
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We do have safer agents out there that we could be using, let alone just trying to address her sleep in general. And in fact, I think we've fallen into the trap in primary care, or really in most medicine, of not going to the gold standard for chronic sleep issues, which is cognitive behavioral therapy, actually teaching patients to train their brains how to sleep and not chemically mucking with it, especially when the risks here are so high.
Picture this: You've been managing chronic back pain with oxycodone for years, but now the side effects are piling up, and the risk of overdose looms large. That's the situation Anne finds herself in during this episode of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast. Dr. Stader sits down with Anne to review her medication list, focusing on the dangers that come with long-term opioid use and the additional risks posed by other prescribed medications. Following their conversation, Dr.
Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan dive deeper into the science behind these risks. They discuss the alarming combination of opioids and sedatives, and why this mix can be particularly dangerous for patients like Anne. The episode doesn't just stop at identifying problems—it also offers practical solutions. The doctors highlight the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic sleep issues and suggest safer alternatives for managing neuropathic pain.
Whether you're a clinician or someone dealing with chronic pain, this episode is packed with valuable insights. It emphasizes the importance of regularly assessing the need for opioids, being vigilant about side effects, and exploring safer pain management options. Tune in to get a better understanding of how to navigate the complexities of medication risks and overdose prevention.