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2021 Annual Conference

del 10 al 13 de March del 2021

A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression

miércoles, el 10 de marzo de 2021 a las 14:50–15:30 EST add to calendar
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Topic of Interest

CNS Improving Outcomes

Abstract

 

Purpose/Objective: This quality improvement project examined the effectiveness of an opioid awareness training program by decreasing naloxone rescue occurrences on a cardiac observation unit.

 

Description of the Project/Program: Program effectiveness was measured on recognition of opioid respiratory depression and treatment. Clinical nurses completed a Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude assessment before and after participating in an opioid awareness training program.

 

Results: Following participation in the training program, there was significant improvement in nurse’s ability to recognize and treat opioid related respiratory depression and a reduction in naloxone rescue doses.

 

Conclusion: The results of this project demonstrated that opioid awareness training improved nursing opioid- management with patients and improved opioid therapy monitoring strategies.

Implications for Nursing: This program benefits patients receiving opioid therapy by improving nursing practice of caring for this patient population.

Primary Presenters

Jose Chavez, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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