Opioid Abuse and the Role of Naloxone

A panel of experts discuss the parameters of the opioid epidemic and the role fentanyl plays within it.

Four experts delve into pain management and how opioid abuse factors into their decision-making.

The panel explains the common challenges they find when trying to treat a patient with opioids.

Our panel of doctors and pharmacists introduce naloxone, an opioid antagonist, as an option when treating opioid abuse or overdose.

Dr Kosten describes how to deal with a fentanyl overdose.

A group of specialists discuss overdoses and treatment with naloxone so family and caregivers are prepared for the future and for treatment.

Matthew A. Torrington, MD, introduces our first patient case, a 27-year-old man presenting with injuries from a car accident.

The group discusses Patient Case 1 and how they would treat in this scenario.

Dr Torrington moves on to Patient Case 2, a 49-year-old man found semi-responsive with a suspected opioid overdose.

Our experts provide their expertise on Patient Case 2 and how they would proceed with treatment.

The panel concludes our discussion with the role healthcare providers play today in the treatment of opioid overdose and what needs to change for the future.