Safe and Effective Narcotic Use in Chronic Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 16

Published: May 15, 2017, 4:30 a.m.

b'Based upon CDC data of death, narcotic prescription length of less than 5 days provided the best outcomes and the lowest risk of continued narcotic use. Learning Objectives: Understand the scope of the death attributable to narcotics Learn how to prevent a patient from becoming dependent upon opioids Consider methods to wean off opioids and use other proven agents for chronic non-cancerous pain'