ACEP E-QUAL 35: Buprenorphine after Opiate Overdose Part 1

This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Dr. Andrew Herring on the use of Buprenorphine after an opiate overdose, primarily in the ED.

Guest: Andrew Herring MD (Associate Director of Research, Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System; Medical Director, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program; Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF)

Host: Dr. Jason Woods; Podcast Sound Engineer: Kellen Vu

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