The Use of Opioids in Neurosurgical Practice: How to be Safe, Effective and Compliant with New Prescribing Laws-Christopher J. Winfree, MD, FAANS Video

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The video provides an introduction to opioid pharmacology, specifically targeted towards neurosurgeons. The speaker, Christopher Winfrey, discusses the terminology surrounding opioids, the endogenous opioid receptor system, the different types of opioid receptors and their functions, the administration and effectiveness of morphine, the World Health Organization Treatment Ladder for opioid dosing, the long-term effects and risks associated with opioids, and the use of opioid antagonists such as naloxone and buprenorphine. The speaker emphasizes the potency and dangers of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, and the importance of being cautious in prescribing and managing opioid use in neurosurgical patients.

Keywords

opioid pharmacology

neurosurgeons

morphine administration

synthetic opioids

risks

naloxone