Association of Urine Fentanyl Concentration With Severity of Opioid Withdrawal Among Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department

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Authors

Ashish P. Thakrar · London Rebuilding Society

Sophia Faude · London Rebuilding Society

Jeanmarie Perrone · London Rebuilding Society

Michael C. Milone · London Rebuilding Society

Margaret Lowenstein · London Rebuilding Society

Christopher K. Snider · London Rebuilding Society

Anthony Spadaro

Abstract

Lower urine fentanyl concentration was associated with more severe opioid withdrawal, suggesting potential clinical applications for quantitative urine measurements in evolving approaches to fentanyl withdrawal management.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Addiction Medicine

Volume 17, Issue 4, pp. 447-453

DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000001155

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