Opioid Issues in Youth Pain Management for Orthopedic Injuries
hosted byVirtual Lecture Hall (VLH)
Opioid Issues in Youth Pain Management for Orthopedic Injuries is organized by Virtual Lecture Hall (VLH).
Current CME Approval Period: June 25, 2023 - June 24, 2026
Original Release Date: June 25, 2018
Description:
This course familiarizes physicians with current guidelines for opioid prescribing, focusing on safe prescribing practices when dealing with adolescents. Non-opioid treatments for orthopedic injuries are also reviewed.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
• Manage adolescent non-cancer pain using non-opioid therapies.
• Cite at least two key safe opioid prescribing practices from state or CDC guidelines.
• Review trends in opioid overdose and misuse among U.S. adolescents over the last twenty years.
