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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-patient-harm-opiates
April 04, 2007 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Reducing patient harm from opiates. … This article lists common risks associated with opiates, a high-alert medication , as well as recommended
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July 01, 2008 - significant distress, and often impair functioning
Many opioid dependent individuals continue to use opiates … Two methods of community detoxification from opiates: an open-label comparison of lofexidine and buprenorphine
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February 01, 2003 - Etiology of Apnea During Anesthesia
Anesthetic agents
Opiates
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Hypocarbia-induced … Review doses of medication administered
Check for syringe swap of opiates, hypnotics, muscle relaxants … Consider reversal of specific drugs such as opiates, benzodiazepines, anticholinergics
If residual blockade
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October 30, 2019 - Two methods of community detoxification from opiates: an open-label comparison of lofexidine and buprenorphine
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fda-recommends-health-care-professionals-discuss-naloxone-all-patients-when-prescribing
July 15, 2020 - Accidental misuse of prescription opiates for pain can result in addiction, overdose and death. … This announcement outlines new federal labeling requirements for opiates and treatments for opioid use … patients about naloxone when prescribing opioid medications to improve the safety of patients taking opiates
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unexplained-apnea-under-anesthesia
December 01, 2005 - Apnea during anesthesia has several etiologies, including anesthetic agents themselves, as well as opiates … Table 2 ) ( 1 ) The most common drugs that may lead to apnea include muscle relaxants or highly potent opiates … When respiration is depressed by opiates, as evidenced by miotic, unresponsive pupils, naloxone (Narcan … blockade Review the doses of medication administered and check for syringe or ampoule swap of opiates … , hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticholinergics Consider reversal of specific drugs such as opiates
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August 01, 2014 - felt he had simple bruising from the fall, they noted that he was in severe pain requiring intravenous opiates … to ED crowding, he remained in the ED overnight, receiving only intravenous fluids and intravenous opiates … a consistent feature of NF
In this case, the patient's severe pain requiring increasing intravenous opiates … cardinal sign of NF—pain out of proportion to working diagnosis
The need for escalating intravenous opiates
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October 01, 2009 - a urine toxicology test was sent on admission and was positive for benzodiazepines, methadone, and opiates … prescribed medications, the hospitalist confronted the patient who admitted selling his prescribed opiates … the discharging hospitalist, and the patient stated that he had not gotten any recent refills of his opiates … Patients with concurrent substance abuse and high risk for abusing the prescription opiates fall under … More About The Topic
Hospitals
Health Care Providers
Risk Managers
Public Health
Opiates
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October 04, 2017 - Buprenorphine and the Medically Ill Patient
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A 60-year-old man with …
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February 07, 2024 - View More
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Medicine
Opiates
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December 23, 2020 - Misuse of prescription opiates in the US continues to be a patient safety concern . … This data brief summarizes characteristics of the Medicare Part D population that routinely use opiates
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November 20, 2013 - In addition, cumulative limits of opiates that can be administered during specified time intervals also
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September 08, 2021 - February 6, 2008
Reducing patient harm from opiates. … Topic
Hospitals
Quality and Safety Professionals
Nurse Care
Administration Errors
Opiates
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pitfalls-diagnosing-necrotizing-fasciitis
June 08, 2011 - had simple bruising from the fall, they noted that he was in severe pain requiring intravenous (IV) opiates … Due to ED crowding, he remained in the ED overnight, receiving only IV fluids and opiates for his pain … In this case, the patient's severe pain, requiring increasing intravenous (IV) opiates and a patient-controlled … The need for escalating IV opiates likely should have raised concerns for NF and prompted further diagnostic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-outcomes-after-opioid-dose-reduction-among-patients-chronic-opioid-therapy
December 21, 2022 - Opiates are a high-risk medication due to the potential for adverse events including misuse and overdose … August 4, 2021
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Public Health
Opiates
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-transdermal-medication-patch-errors-uncovers-patchwork-safety-challenges
March 03, 2021 - May 30, 2007
Reducing patient harm from opiates. … View More
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Hospitals
Medicine
Medication Safety
Opiates
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March 12, 2008 - September 6, 2006
Reducing patient harm from opiates. … Pharmacy
Medication Errors/Preventable Adverse Drug Events
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Drugs
Opiates
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/her-husband-died-suicide-she-sued-his-pain-doctors-rare-challenge-over-opioid-dose-reduction
December 04, 2013 - April 4, 2007
Reducing patient harm from opiates. … The Topic
General Public
Ambulatory Clinic or Office
Anesthesiology
Public Health
Opiates
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October 02, 2013 - February 6, 2008
Reducing patient harm from opiates. … See More About The Topic
Ambulatory Care
Health Care Providers
Medicine
Pharmacy
Opiates
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October 26, 2020 - See More About The Topic
Hospitals
Physicians
Medicine
Ordering/Prescribing Errors
Opiates