Special circumstances in Opioid Use Disorder -ebook

Special circumstances in Opioid Use Disorder – ebook

“Special Circumstances in OUD” is an essential guide for healthcare professionals managing opioid use disorder (OUD). This comprehensive ebook offers evidence-based strategies to handle unique challenges in opioid substitution therapy (OST), including pregnancy, postpartum care, hepatic and renal impairments, polypharmacy, and acute pain management. Enhance your clinical practice with practical insights and improve patient outcomes.

Key Highlights

Managing OUD in Pregnancy
Principles of effective OST during pregnancy
Screening, stabilisation, and continuous engagement strategies
Best practices for dose adjustments and addressing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)

Postpartum Management
Monitoring and dose adjustments postpartum
Safety and benefits of breastfeeding while on ORTComprehensive NAS management strategies

Handling Special Circumstances in OST
Protocols for vomiting after methadone administration
Safe and compassionate care for intoxicated patients
Guidelines for managing methadone and buprenorphine overdoses

Managing Hepatic and Renal Impairments
Adjusting OST in patients with liver issues
Safe use of methadone and buprenorphine in kidney problems

Addressing Polypharmacy and Acute Pain
Safe management of patients on multiple medications
Techniques for providing adequate pain relief while maintaining OST