Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
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Episode 6: Overdose Education and Naloxone
Episode 6: Overdose Education and Naloxone
Episode 6: Overdose Education and Naloxone
Monday 11th April 2022
Discover how naloxone can save lives in opioid therapy and learn about overcoming barriers to its use in this insightful episode.
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Get the buttons here!Naloxone: A Lifesaver in Opioid Therapy
Given the fact that in overdose, deaths involve a prescription opioid- something that we write for- there's a significant treatment gap in providing naloxone to those patients at highest risk for overdose. So if that isn't a wake-up call, I don't know what is.
Imagine a simple conversation that could save a life. That's what Dr. Donald Stader aims for in this episode of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast. Here, he sits down with Anne to discuss naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses in moments. The chat doesn't stop at just the facts; it dives into the heart of harm reduction, making the case for why naloxone should be a staple for anyone on high-dose opioids.
But why is naloxone still under-prescribed? Dr. Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan unpack the stigma and barriers that keep this life-saving tool out of reach for many patients. They also explore practical ways clinicians can bridge this gap by educating and empowering their patients. If you're a healthcare provider or someone affected by opioid therapy, this episode offers crucial insights into making treatment safer and more effective.