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  1. 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
  2. psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.179_slideshow.ppt
    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
  3. psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.2_slideshow.ppt
    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
  4. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dependence-vs-pain
    October 30, 2019 - Two methods of community detoxification from opiates: an open-label comparison of lofexidine and buprenorphine
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.329_slideshow.ppt
    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
  8. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pains-chronic-opioid-usage
    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
  9. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/buprenorphine-and-medically-ill-patient
    October 04, 2017 - Buprenorphine and the Medically Ill Patient Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Elinore F. McCance-Katz, MD, PhD | October 1, 2012 View more articles from the same authors. The Case A 60-year-old man with …
  10. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/turn-tide-rx
    February 07, 2024 - View More See More About The Topic Health Care Providers Medicine Opiates
  11. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medicare-part-d-beneficiaries-serious-risk-opioid-misuse-or-overdose-closer-look
    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
  12. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pca-overdose
    November 20, 2013 - In addition, cumulative limits of opiates that can be administered during specified time intervals also
  13. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leaving-discontinued-fentanyl-infusion-attached-patient-leads-tragic-error
    September 08, 2021 - February 6, 2008 Reducing patient harm from opiates. … Topic Hospitals Quality and Safety Professionals Nurse Care Administration Errors Opiates
  14. 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
  15. 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 View More See More About The Topic Public Health Opiates
  16. 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 See More About The Topic Hospitals Medicine Medication Safety Opiates
  17. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/keeping-patients-safe-iatrogenic-methadone-overdoses
    March 12, 2008 - September 6, 2006 Reducing patient harm from opiates. … Pharmacy Medication Errors/Preventable Adverse Drug Events Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Drugs Opiates
  18. 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
  19. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fentanyl-patch-fatalities-linked-bystander-apathy-we-all-have-role-prevention
    October 02, 2013 - February 6, 2008 Reducing patient harm from opiates. … See More About The Topic Ambulatory Care Health Care Providers Medicine Pharmacy Opiates
  20. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-wisely
    October 26, 2020 - See More About The Topic Hospitals Physicians Medicine Ordering/Prescribing Errors Opiates

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