• Pain Pract · Mar 2005

    Chronic pain and ultrarapid opioid detoxification.

    • Alan D Kaye, Ron E Banister, Jason M Hoover, Amir R Baluch, Scott Jacobs, and Rinoo V Shah.
    • Department of Anesthesiology, Rapid Detoxification Center, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
    • Pain Pract. 2005 Mar 1; 5 (1): 33-42.

    AbstractAvailability of opiate substances through physicians and on the street has led to a rise in dependence and in addiction resulting in countless numbers of people hooked on these drugs. Long-term use of these agents results in reduction of endogenous supply of opiate replaced by these exogenous compounds. A technique known as Ultrarapid Detoxification (UROD) has been developed and appears more promising than conventional modalities. UROD has been modified over 3 decades resulting in a safe and an effective general anesthetic that results in hemodynamically stable withdrawal without manifestation of central nervous system hyperarousal. A cornerstone of this technique involves clonidine, which stimulates reuptake of catecholamines and allows for large doses of opioid antagonist to be delivered without significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure, displacing the opiate. Though techniques vary from center to center, safety should be paramount with the technique performed in an intensive care unit with trained professional anesthesiologists. Psychosocial issues should be evaluated by a trained addictionalist and most people will succeed from the UROD procedure without experiencing the horrible withdrawal syndrome. Patients must have realistic goals and be prepared to deal with psychosocial issues post-procedure.

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