Browsing Pharmacy by Subject "opioid"
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A Quality Assurance Evaluation of Hydromorphone Adverse Events Post-Implementation of a Safety Initiative
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08)Purpose: Hydromorphone is a potent opioid that may lead to respiratory and central nervous system depression prompting naloxone use. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate whether a safety initiative implemented ... -
Risk and Benefit of Warfarin for Primary Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients on Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Pilot Study
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-17)Background Despite increased awareness and advocacy regarding the opioid epidemic, data from Health Quality Ontario (HQO) shows steady prescribing of opioids with concerning trends toward prescribing more potent opioids. ...