High-Dose Buprenorphine Initiation in the Emergency Department Among Patients Using Fentanyl and Other Opioids
Hannah Snyder, Brendon Chau, Mariah M. Kalmin, Melissa Speener, Arianna Campbell, Aimee Moulin, Andrew A. Herring
Abstract
This cohort study examines buprenorphine treatment initiation, response, and follow-up among patients presenting to California emergency departments (EDs) who reported fentanyl or other opioid use.
Topics & Concepts
BuprenorphineFentanylEmergency departmentMedicineOpioidEmergency medicineAnesthesiaMedical emergencyPsychiatryInternal medicineReceptorOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes