Advanced Opioid Pharmacotherapy: Investigating all the Nooks and Crannies!

1. Describe recent advances in opioid pharmacotherapy including conversion calculations, dosing of “unique” opioids, and prevention and detection of opioid toxicity.2. Given a simulated patient, select an opioid for pain management in the current era of opioid misuse and abuse, including a patient/family history of substance use disorder.3. Describe the appropriate use of co-analgesic therapy in conjunction with opioid therapy including duloxetine, gabapentinoids, ketamine, and cannabis.This fast-paced session is not for the faint of heart! This seminar delivers a solid half-day of opioid pharmacotherapy covers three primary themes.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research