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Healthy Mind Matters
Pain management expert Kim Campani discusses the varying potency of opioids and offers advice on safer pain management.
10:14•11 Oct 2020
Understanding Opioids: Key Insights from Pain Management Expert Kim Campani
“We know that not all opioids are created equal. Some are more potent than others...by looking at morphine milligram equivalency, we're able to look at all opioids, kind of like comparing them to apples to apples.”
Ever wondered why some painkillers work differently than others? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos chats with Kim Campani, the Executive Operations Director for Pain Management Services at Intermountain Healthcare. They dive into the world of opioids, emphasizing that not all are created equal. Kim explains how Intermountain Healthcare has cut back on high-dose opioid prescriptions by over a million tablets to keep patients safe.
She highlights the importance of understanding morphine milligram equivalency (MME) to compare opioid strengths and ensure safer pain management. You'll also hear about the different opioid overdose trends nationally versus in Utah, and why Utah's prescribing rates are a key focus. This episode is packed with practical advice on asking the right questions when you need a painkiller and fostering informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
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