American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Opioid Overdose in the Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review
Opioid Overdose in the Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review
Opioid Overdose in the Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review
Thursday 16th April 2020
Dr. Itai Danovitch discusses opioid overdose risks in hospitals and offers solutions to mitigate them in 'Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract'.
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Get the buttons here!Uncovering Hospital Opioid Overdose Risks with Dr. Itai Danovitch
To some extent we're in the midst of an opioid crisis and there's been a ton of attention on inappropriate opioid prescribing and use and misuse in community settings, but there's been very little attention to the inpatient settings, where opioids are incredibly common.
Imagine a place meant for healing becoming a battleground against opioid overdose. Dr. Itai Danovitch, the chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, takes listeners on a revealing journey through the complexities of opioid overdose in hospital settings. In this episode of 'Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract', Dr. Danovitch discusses his paper, 'Opioid Overdose in the Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review', and highlights the often-overlooked risks within inpatient environments.
Hospitals, where opioids are frequently used for pain management, can sometimes become unexpected hotspots for overdose incidents. Dr. Danovitch's systematic review digs deep into existing studies to identify both patient-specific and provider-specific risk factors contributing to these overdoses. He doesn't just stop at identifying the issues; he proposes practical measures to mitigate these risks, emphasizing the critical role clinicians play in preventing opioid-related tragedies.
This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the hidden dangers of opioid use within hospitals. With a blend of expert analysis and actionable insights, Dr. Danovitch sheds light on an urgent issue that demands attention and action. His discussion offers a valuable perspective on how to better safeguard patients and improve hospital protocols to combat the opioid crisis from within.
Whether you're directly involved in healthcare or simply curious about addiction medicine, this episode provides a compelling look at the challenges and solutions related to opioid overdose in hospital settings. Tune in to hear Dr. Danovitch's expertise and learn how we can all contribute to making hospitals safer for everyone.