The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#313 Recap Extravaganza 2021

Dec 30, 2021
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ADVICE

Dose NRT Using Time-To-First-Cigarette

  • Use time-to-first-cigarette to estimate nicotine dependence and dose NRT accordingly.
  • Increase nicotine replacement rather than stopping if patients smoke while using a patch.
ADVICE

Manage Acute Pain Without Stopping Buprenorphine

  • Continue buprenorphine through surgery and add full agonist opioids for acute pain when needed.
  • Coordinate pain plans with the patient and surgical team before procedures.
ADVICE

Pain Control And Hydration For Kidney Stones

  • For acute renal colic, prioritize relaxation and NSAIDs for analgesia rather than excessive caffeine or aggressive hydration.
  • Avoid forcing patients to drink gallons; maintain hydration without overloading.
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