Advancing emergency department–initiated buprenorphine. Issue 3 (16th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huntley, Kristen; Einstein, Emily; Postma, Terri; Thomas, Anita; Ling, Shari; Compton, Wilson
• Is Part Of: JACEP open. Volume 2:Issue 3(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-06-16
• Subjects: ED‐initiated buprenorphine -- medication for opioid use disorder -- opioid use disorder -- treatment engagement; Medical emergencies -- Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1002/emp2.12451
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1124

Abstract

Abstract: Opioids are the main driver of drug overdose deaths in the United States, and there has been a marked increase in opioid‐related overdoses during the COVID‐19 public health emergency. Many emergency departments (EDs) across the country are implementing ED‐initiated buprenorphine programs, and this is a method to address and prevent opioid overdoses. Resources are available to overcome barriers and take action.