Opioids in the Elderly

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 24, 2022 - 11:44am CDT

Resource Type: 
Presentation

This presentation (1:18:59 minutes) given by Carol Crawford discusses pain, pain management, and the use of opioids in older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the role of opioids in pain management of older adults; (2) discuss age-related issues and potential complications when selecting specific opioids for older adults; and (3) apply screening and monitoring guidelines when prescribing opioids for older adults. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 1:10 minutes.)

Author(s): 
Carol Crawford
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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