Resources

Understanding the risks, effects, and harm reduction strategies for dealing with the sedative sometimes found in fentanyl and other drugs.

Overview of ScalaNW processes for hospitals

Overview of ScalaNW processes for follow-up clinics

Nursing considerations for treating severe withdrawal precipitated by the administration of naloxone or buprenorphine.

Nursing considerations including background, actions, and discharge planning for the administration of buprenorphine to emergency department patients.

Nursing considerations including background and discharge planning for methadone initiation in the emergency department.

Nursing considerations for patients with acute pain who use opioids / medications for opioid use disorder.

Though opioid use disorder poses significant risk to individual and public health, it can be treated effectively in the emergency department.