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Podcast: Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Episode: #215 Protecting Pediatric Patients from Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression: Expert Insights and Strategies
Description: How do we keep our youngest and most vulnerable patients safe from the deadly threat of opioid-induced respiratory depression? On this episode of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast, we uncover the answers with invaluable insights from pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Connie Monitto. Dr. Monitto, along with co-author Tricia Vecchione, breaks down their June 2024 APSF newsletter article, highlighting the unique challenges of managing opioid-induced respiratory depression in children. Expect to learn why pediatric patients aren't just small adults and discover the critical importance of pediatric-specific risk assessments and monitoring protocols.Our conversation zeroes in on the distinct physiological and...