Opioids in Veterinary Medicine

Opioids in Veterinary Medicine


Frequently in the news these days is the epidemic of opioid abuse. How to manage the administration of opioids for pain control affects not only human physicians and pharmacists, but also veterinarians. On this show, Dr. Bonnie Gatson, a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, will discuss how opioids – which are just part of the medical arsenal for treating pain — are used and managed in veterinary medicine. She’ll also discuss the role of the veterinarian plays in combatting the use and abuse of opioid pain medications.

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