#392 Live! Opioid and Xylazine Withdrawal in the Hospital
Apr 26, 2023, 07:00 AM
Dominate opioid and xylazine (aka tranq) withdrawal in the hospital with expert insights from Dr. Joseph D’Orazio (@dorazepam) recorded LIVE! at Pennsylvania Hospital Grand Rounds in Philadephia, PA. Xylazine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, has emerged as a frequent contaminant in the opioid supply with a distinct withdrawal syndrome. You’ll learn to manage this common withdrawal syndrome while also addressing acute pain complaints and opioid withdrawal.
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Show Segments
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Show Segments
- Intro
- Xylazine basics
- Management of xylazine withdrawal
- Opioid withdrawal and acute pain
- Outpatient considerations for xylazine
- Audience questions
- Outro
Credits
- Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
- Infographic and Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Joseph D’Orazio MD