Adolescent buprenorphine initiation
Adolescent buprenorphine initiation for patients ages 13 and up.
Nursing Considerations - Precipitated Withdrawal
Nursing considerations for sudden and severe withdrawal due to naloxone administration or precipitated by buprenorphine.
Nursing Considerations - Pain and OUD
Nursing considerations for patients with acute pain who use opioids / medications for opioid use disorder.
Nursing Considerations - Methadone
Nursing considerations including background and discharge planning for methadone initiation in the emergency department.
Nursing Considerations - Buprenorphine
Nursing considerations including background, actions, and discharge planning for the administration of buprenorphine to emergency department patients.
Adolescent buprenorphine initiation
Adolescent buprenorphine initiation for patients ages 13 and up.
Nursing Considerations - Precipitated Withdrawal
Nursing considerations for sudden and severe withdrawal due to naloxone administration or precipitated by buprenorphine.
Nursing Considerations - Pain and OUD
Nursing considerations for patients with acute pain who use opioids / medications for opioid use disorder.
Nursing Considerations - Methadone
Nursing considerations including background and discharge planning for methadone initiation in the emergency department.
Nursing Considerations - Buprenorphine
Nursing considerations including background, actions, and discharge planning for the administration of buprenorphine to emergency department patients.
Adolescent buprenorphine initiation
Adolescent buprenorphine initiation for patients ages 13 and up.
ScalaNW Contributor List
A list of contributors who collaborated on the development of our clinical protocols.
MOUD in the ED
Though opioid use disorder poses significant risk to individual and public health, it can be treated effectively in the emergency department.
Hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis
Addressing the rise of Hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis by focusing on prevention, testing, and treatment strategies.
What we believe
An accessible approach to opioid use disorder treatment that emphasizes the need for immediate access to medication and patient-centered care.
What we do
ScalaNW is a bridge program that supports emergency department responses to the opioid crisis in Washington state.
ScalaNW Contributor List
A list of contributors who collaborated on the development of our clinical protocols.
About xylazine (aka Tranq)
Understanding the risks, effects, and harm reduction strategies for dealing with the sedative sometimes found in fentanyl and other drugs.
Risks of the unregulated drug supply
The risks and unpredictability of unregulated drugs compared to FDA-approved medications.
Self-compassion, recovery, and positive change
Exploring empowering, kind and compassionate approaches to recovery from opioid use disorder.
Using naloxone
Step-by-step guide to effectively using naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses, including tips for preparation and post-administration care.
Nursing Considerations - Precipitated Withdrawal
Nursing considerations for sudden and severe withdrawal due to naloxone administration or precipitated by buprenorphine.
Nursing Considerations - Pain and OUD
Nursing considerations for patients with acute pain who use opioids / medications for opioid use disorder.
Nursing Considerations - Methadone
Nursing considerations including background and discharge planning for methadone initiation in the emergency department.
Nursing Considerations - Buprenorphine
Nursing considerations including background, actions, and discharge planning for the administration of buprenorphine to emergency department patients.
