#366 Opioid Use Disorder and Acute Pain in the Hospitalized Patient

With Carolyn Chan MD and Shawn Cohen MD Conquer acute pain in the hospitalized patient with opioid use disorder! It’s challenging to treat opioid withdrawal and acute pain simultaneously. This episode features clinical pearls on prescribing methadone, buprenorphine, low-dose buprenorphine initiation, and how to incorporate opioids as part of multimodal pain treatment responsibly. We’re joined by The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast hosts, Drs. Carolyn Chan ( @carolynachan ) and Shawn Cohen ( @shawncohen )! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Acute pain in the patient on buprenorphine maintenance Acute pain in the patient on methadone maintenance Acute pain in the patient with opioid withdrawal Standard buprenorphine initiation Methadone initiation Low dose buprenorphine initiation Take-home points Outro Credits Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art and Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Reviewer: Fatima Syed MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Carolyn Chan MD and Shawn Cohen MD Sponsor: ExpressVPN Visit expressvpn.com/curb to get and extra three months free. Sponsor: Southern California Permanente Medical Group Learn more or apply at scpmgphysiciancareers.com or call (866) 449-1684. Full transcript HERE