reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJul 11, 2012BRONZE OA

Management of Opioid Analgesic Overdose

EWEdward W. Boyer

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

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Abstract

The rate of opioid analgesic overdose is proportional to the number of opioid prescriptions and the dose prescribed. This review considers the epidemiology, mechanisms, and management of opioid analgesic overdose.

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600
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100%
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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Analgesic
  • Opioid overdose
  • Opioid
  • Anesthesia
  • Drug overdose
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Emergency medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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