Meeting the Moment: How the Opioid Crisis Has Changed the Way We Study, Evaluate and Treat Patients (Session 6)
This is a multi-part information series presented by the University of Virginia Department of Anesthesiology and the Office of Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship:
- Session 4: May 2
- Session 5: June 13
- Session 6: July 18 (see below for description)
Session 6: Special Population: Adolescents (8-9pm)
Opioid Issues in Adolescents – Drs. Dania Cyd Chastain, Andrew Mendelson, Priya Singla, UVA Department of Anesthesiology, Dr. Nate Tricker, Sentara Maxillofacial Surgeon, Christian Renwick, UVA School of Medicine 2024, and Virginia Leavell, Charlottesville EMS Chief
The interdisciplinary panel will address the effects of the opioid crisis has had on young people. They will focus on the current state of the opioid crisis nationally, regionally and locally; the impact of fentanyl; the impact of the teen mental health crisis; risk factors and warning signs; and harm reduction strategies. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity for questions and further discussion.