Fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives are causing a spike in overdose deaths, whereas deaths from prescription opioids are stabilizing. Patients overdosing on novel synthetic opioids or “designer opioids” can require high doses of naloxone. Health care personnel can be at risk for exposure without proper protection.
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Polypharmacy, defined as greater than 5 prescriptions per day, is unfortunately a common issue. What do you need to know about polypharmacy? This post is filled with important information for providers of all levels.
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This week’s toxcard is on mushrooms! Yummy. Enjoy.
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This week’s toxcard is a review on bath salts. Enjoy!
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