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Buprenorphine Algorithm for Uncomplicated Opioid Withdrawal - ACEP Opioids Clinical Policy

Assess Withdrawal Severity - Objective signs
signs and Clinical Opiate ... (COWS) Moderate ... to severe (COWS ... #Withdrawal #management ... #addiction #management
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... interested in medication ... has completely withdrawn ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... #Addiction #DecisionAid
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
Medications - Pharmacokinetics ... stages of the addiction ... effects from illicit opiates ... margin of safety in pharmacology ... Comparison #Table #Pharmacology
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
• Check
First dose • Check COWS ... Support for Hospital Opioid ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Algorithm #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score (COWS)

Resting Pulse Rate: Record beats per minute after patient is sitting or
Clinical Opioid ... (COWS) Resting ... attributed to opiate ... ) #COWS #Opiate ... Score #Diagnosis #Addiction
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
for symptoms of withdrawal ... Support for Hospital Opioid ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Algorithm #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate