7 results
Buprenorphine Initiation for the Uninitiated
1) WAIT FOR MODERATE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
 - Precipitated withdrawal can be caused
guidance. 2) START ... - Pro tip: Rx ... for maintenance therapy ... #Prescribing #Addiction ... #Management
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start ... Algorithm - Management ... If patient is stable ... sublingual (SL) are ... #Addiction #Prescribing
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... to be in ADHF starts ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Bupropion (Zyban) - Smoking Cessation
Bupropion (sustained release Zyban, not immediate release Wellbutrin) is a good option
about 1 week for stable ... recommended to start ... increasing to 1 tab BID ... 2-3 months of therapy ... Dosing #Schedule #Management
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Dosing: Goal 150 mg BID ... Dosing: 2mg qday (start ... Maintenance #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology #table ... #addiction
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... armamentarium • Start ... Assessment and Therapy ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm