Medication Assisted Therapy or MAT is a critical component of the care and treatment of patients with opiate use disorder. Over the course of the past several years, more and more ED providers, have been on the front line of initiating treatment of patients withdrawal symptoms and linking those patients to outpatient resources. In this post, we review the initiation of Buprenorphine based treatment for opiate use disorder in the ED.
Read MoreSRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
