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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

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Alternatively, one can cut the 2 mg Suboxone (buprenorphine + naloxone combination) strips into 4 pieces after waiting for a longer washout period (72-96 hours of abstinence from non-medical opioids) before starting the induction. Drug Checking Quarterly Report (Q3 2022). 2022; 06/26/2023. 2022 May;14(5). 2011 Dec;6:1-4.

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Opiate overdose, without chest pain or shortness of breath. Cognitive dissonance.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He awoke with naloxone. It is relieved with rest." == MY Comment, by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 11/1 /2022 ): == Like Dr. Smith — I interpreted the initial ECG in today’s case without the benefit of any history. Precordial Swirl in ECG #1: As discussed in the October 15, 2022 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog — Drs. He denied any CP or SOB.

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

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mg q20-30 min per dose) PRN naloxone in case of respiratory depression Some patients have SCD crises pain plan for reference Antimicrobials 11 Ceftriaxone + azithromycin if penicillin allergy for both children and adults. 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2022 Aug;58:235244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. 2022 Aug;58:235-244.

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Case Report: Acute Kratom Withdrawal

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A 33-year-old male with a history of drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) for extreme agitation after receiving two doses of 2 mg naloxone by EMS for respiratory depression. In 2022, the National Poison Data system reported 1,278 cases involving kratom; about 45 percent of those cases required health care facility management.

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