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#187 Buprenorphine Master Class: Managing Opioid Use Disorder for the Generalist

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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Navigating Buprenorphine in Pain Management

This chapter explores the use of buprenorphine, specifically the Butrans patch, for treating chronic pain and opioid use disorder. It highlights the complexities of managing patients transitioning from full opioid agonists, particularly during elective surgeries, while emphasizing the need for coordinated care and individualized dosing strategies. The discussion also addresses historical and societal nuances affecting opioid use and addiction in the United States.

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