Accelerate your knowledge on low-dose buprenorphine starts for individuals with opioid use disorder. We cover the physiology of how low-dose starts work, different 4-7 day protocols, and how to troubleshoot challenges patients may face. We’re joined by Dr. Eleasa Sokolski, MD (Oregon Health and Sciences University) and Amelia Goff, MSN, FNP (Oregon Health and Sciences University).
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Credits
Producer: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MDShow Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS & Kenny Morford, MDHosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MDReviewer: Sarah Leyde, MDShowrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHSTechnical Production: PodPasteGuest: Dr. Eleasa Sokolski, MD and Amelia Goff, MSN, FNP
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio: 0:55Guest one-liner: 5:10Case from Kashlak: 9:05Buprenorphine and fentanyl: 10:20Methods to start buprenorphine: 16:004-day low-dose buprenorphine protocol: 18:20Buprenorphine formulations: 22:30Counseling patients on low dose start: 26:10Patient population considerations: 28:20Troubleshooting; 30:15Outpatient low dose starts: 36:55Take Home Points: 45:14Outro: 50:48