Opioid Management

Opioid Management
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Opioid management is essential to offering safe and quality patient care. Managing opioid adverse effects is vital to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and that the risks associated with opioid use are minimized. The video from Boston university offers a reliable way of managing opioid adverse effects like switching opioids when necessary. For example, if a patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting, changing to a different opioid can help to alleviate these symptoms. Similarly, if a patient is experiencing sedation, decreasing the dose can help to reduce this side effect. Other strategies to manage opioid adverse effects include using stool softeners for constipation, antihistamines for pruritus, and switching opioids for urinary retention.
In addition to managing opioid adverse effects, identifying risk factors for opioid-related harm is cru...