The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#392 Live! Opioid and Xylazine Withdrawal in the Hospital

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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

  • 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

      • Full transcript available HERE 


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