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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
This section provides a short and straight to the point definition of the disease or symptom in one sentence. | This section provides a short and straight to the point definition of the disease or symptom in one sentence. | ||
{| Class="wikitable | |||
! Opioid | |||
! Peak withdrawal symptoms | |||
! Duration of symptoms | |||
|- | |||
| Heroin | |||
| 36-72 hours | |||
| 7-10 days | |||
|- | |||
| Methadone | |||
| 72-96 hours | |||
| 14 days | |||
|- | |||
| Buprenorphine | |||
| 36-72 hours | |||
| 7 days | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 13 January 2014
| Resident Survival Guide |
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| Introduction |
| Team |
| Guide |
| Page Template |
| Examine the Patient Template |
| Navigation Bar Template |
| Checklist |
| Topics |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahmoud Sakr, M.D. [2]
Definition
This section provides a short and straight to the point definition of the disease or symptom in one sentence.
| Opioid | Peak withdrawal symptoms | Duration of symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Heroin | 36-72 hours | 7-10 days |
| Methadone | 72-96 hours | 14 days |
| Buprenorphine | 36-72 hours | 7 days |
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Management
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the approach to [[disease name]].
Characterize the symptoms: ❑ Flu like illness ❑ Lacrimation/rhinorrhea ❑ Sneezing ❑ Anorexia ❑ Nausea, vomiting & diarrhea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Examine the patient: ❑ Pupillary dilatation ❑ Gooseflesh (piloerection) ❑ Yawning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||