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Buprenorphine Algorithm for Uncomplicated Opioid Withdrawal - ACEP Opioids Clinical Policy

Assess Withdrawal Severity - Objective signs
Buprenorphine Algorithm ... - ACEP Opioids Clinical ... Severity - Objective signs ... and Clinical Opiate ... Buprenorphine #Algorithm
Opioid Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
Note: Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable, but is rarely life-threatening
Opioid Withdrawal ... : Clinical Findings ... Gastrointestinal distress (nausea ... #Opiate #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Snout (Pout) Reflex on Physical Exam
The Snout reflex or a "Pout" is a pouting or pursing
Snout (Pout) Reflex ... of the muscles causes ... present, is a sign ... #Pout #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score (COWS)

Resting Pulse Rate: Record beats per minute after patient is sitting or
Clinical Opioid ... attributed to opiate ... last ½ hour • 2 - nausea ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... ) #COWS #Opiate
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Evaluation of a Comatose ... localizes, flexion withdrawal ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Transverse lines of the fingernails. (A) Beau’s lines (arrows) of the thumbnail. (B) Mees’ lines (arrowheads)
the nails can be caused ... are a typical sign ... arrest in nail plate ... FingerNails #Ridges #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
the Fingers Clinically ... Local causes include ... Systemic causes ... Pathology #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... for symptoms of withdrawal ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Management #Addiction #Opiate