Upping the Ante - Opioid Injury Prevention | Anesthesiology Grand Rounds (RECORDING)

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 12:00 AM - Saturday, July 10, 2027, 11:59 PM, On Demand

In this recorded Anesthesia Grand Rounds presentation, Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Penn Medicine, Dr. Bonnie Milas discusses opioid injury prevention and the importance of naloxone. In her lecture, Dr. Milas shares her personal experiences of losing her two sons to accidental opioid overdoses and emphasizes the need for individuals, families, and communities to be prepared to respond to overdose situations. She discusses the alarming statistics on overdose deaths, particularly the disproportionate impact on minority communities. Dr. Milas provides detailed information on recognizing signs of overdose, administering naloxone, performing rescue breathing and CPR, and accessing naloxone through various channels. She highlights the ASA's ReviveMe.com campaign, which aims to educate and empower individuals to intervene in overdose emergencies. Dr. Milas concludes by sharing key takeaways that include the importance of having a household plan, discussing risks with family members, and being willing to intervene without hesitation. Dr. Milas encourages healthcare professionals to initiate conversations about substance use with patients and facilitate access to treatment and recovery services.

  Release Date: July 11, 2024
  Expiration Date: July 10, 2027
  Estimated Time to Complete: 50mins
  Registration Fee: FREE
 *Originally recorded 01/30/2023

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.75 hours)

1. Discuss how to recognize and respond to overdoses.
2. Evaluate the statistics on overdose deaths, particularly the disproportionate impact on minority communities.
3. Explain various methods for obtaining naloxone, including standing orders, naloxone access laws, and free distribution programs.
4. Develop a household plan for responding to overdoses, including discussing risks with family members and conducting dry runs.

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Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

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Faculty Member Information	Role in activity	Name of commercial interest/ Nature of relationship
Sheela Surendra Cole, MD	Course Director and Reviewer	Nothing to Disclose
Alex Macario, MD	Co-Course Director	Nothing to Disclose
Bonnie Milas, MD	Faculty	Nothing to Disclose