Question of the Day – Thursday, May 4, 2023
According to the fentanyl study group, a prospective study of patients with suspected opioid overdose in 9 emergency departments in 7 US states, was the presence of xylazine associated with more severe intoxication? No. Outcomes (death, LOS, ICU admits, ED discharge, total dose of naloxone,…
Question of the Day – Wednesday, May 3, 2023
According to data compiled by the fentanyl study group, a prospective study of patients with suspected opioid overdose in 9 emergency departments in 7 US states, were patients with xylazine exposure more or less likely to experience bradycardia? There was no difference in the rates…
Question of the Day – Tuesday, May 2, 2023
What is the difference between a cutting agent and an adulterant? A cutting agent is an inert filler added to a drug to add bulk. An adulterant is a pharmacologically active, non-scheduled drug added to a drug to add bulk or for contributory affect. Examples…