2012 to 2018 saw increase in opioid-linked cardiac arrest
Sep 03, 2021
Hospitalizations for cardiac arrest with opioid use linked to higher prevalence of alcohol, depression, and smoking
AAOS: Some seniors may continue opioid use after hip fracture surgery
Sep 02, 2021
Risk factors for persistent opioid use include prior substance abuse, smoking, higher body mass index, fracture fixation surgery
The country line dance of pain management: One step forward, two steps back
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 05, 2021
“Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is.” “We just hope that you don’t say it. Oh, and we’ll likely not hear you anyway.” We credit Mary Margo McCaffery, MS, RN-BC, FAAN, a pioneer...
Opioid risk solution released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2018
Relias has released its Opioid Risk Solution suite, which uses predictive modeling to identify consumers at risk for dependency due to opioid misuse.
Opioid overdose antidote sparks discussion
By
Anita Gupta, PharmD, DO
Nov 02, 2015
Therapeutic opioid use for chronic pain is a particularly challenging issue for both physicians and patients.
A plan for drug diversion
By
Susan LaGrange
Oct 13, 2014
One timely topic that is both difficult to comprehend and discuss is drug diversion in long-term care. Long-term care leaders must have a solid system in place with policies and procedures, education,...
County nursing home weighs heroin addict plan
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2014
An Ohio county is evaluating whether 20 beds at its nursing home could be dedicated for heroin addicts during their withdrawal, according to local reports.
Nursing home theme of the summer: medication
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 18, 2013
The first day of summer is not quite upon us, but it seems the season’s blockbuster movie and hit song may already have been decided. And when it comes to long-term news, I’m ready to declare...
New hope for constipated patients
Mar 02, 2012
A specific medication may restore bowel function more quickly than conventional treatment in critical care patients, researchers have found.