Opioid Issues in Youth Pain Management for Orthopedic Injuries

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, 2029
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.