The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#392 Live! Opioid and Xylazine Withdrawal in the Hospital

04.26.2023 - By The Curbsiders Internal Medicine PodcastPlay

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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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