This program will cover the topic of inpatient use of Buprenorphine for pain management. The presenters will first review the pharmacology of Buprenorphine including its mechanism of action and safety profile. They will discuss practical applications for using Buprenorphine for pain management as well as common dosing and routes of administration. They will use case studies to illustrate use cases scenarios and finally will also review limitations and logistics for coverage and continuation of these medications beyond the hospital setting.
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