6 results
Buprenorphine Initiation for the Uninitiated
1) WAIT FOR MODERATE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
 - Precipitated withdrawal can be caused
Buprenorphine Initiation ... , begin initiation ... during moderate ... COWS Score 6-10 ... #Addiction #Management
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... - Comparison Table ... Dosing usually begins ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... #Opioid #UseDisorder
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Start Algorithm - Management ... of acute opiate ... withdrawal - ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
• Check
First dose • Check COWS ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... ) #Methadone #Initiation ... Algorithm #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score (COWS)

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