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. 2024 Aug 25;5(5):e13265.
doi: 10.1002/emp2.13265. eCollection 2024 Oct.

Emergency department management of opioid use disorder in pediatric patients

Evan S Schwarz  1 , Ann M Dietrich  2 , Stephen Sandelich  3 , Gwen Hooley  4 , Emily Rose  5 , Tim Ruttan  6 , Erin L Simon  7 , Carmen Sulton  8 , Jessica Wall  9
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Emergency department management of opioid use disorder in pediatric patients

Evan S Schwarz et al. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. .

Abstract

Opioid use disorder (OUD) has emerged as a significant public health crisis affecting individuals across all age groups. However, there remains a critical gap in understanding the specific nuances and challenges associated with OUD in pediatric populations. This article provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, definition of OUD, screening recommendations for OUD, and evidence-based management strategies for OUD in pediatric patients.

Keywords: OUD; buprenorphine; methadone; opioid use disorder; opioid‐related disorders; pediatric; substance‐related disorders.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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