Making a Difference with the Substance Use Disorder Patient: An Overview of the Disease, Refocusing our Paradigm, and Nurse Anesthesiology Advocacy for the Patient-Resource_Making a Difference with SUD Final Presentation

Resource_Making a Difference with SUD Final Presentation

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In "Making a Difference with the Substance Use Disorder Patient," Susan Newell, DNP, CRNA explores the understanding and care of patients with substance use disorder (SUD) in the peri-operative setting. Newell emphasizes the importance of recognizing SUD as a chronic relapsing disease and highlights the need for healthcare professionals to provide support and resources to patients. She discusses the brain disease model of addiction, explaining how addiction affects the brain's reward system and dopamine levels. Newell also provides information on the severity of SUD according to the DSM-5 and emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans for patients at different stages of addiction.<br /><br />The document outlines the specific considerations and recommendations for patients with different substance addictions. It covers the management of patients with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, ketamine, MDMA/ecstasy, methamphetamine, and opioid use disorders during the peri-operative period. Testing and concerns unique to each substance, as well as suggested interventions, are discussed.<br /><br />Additionally, the document highlights the resources available for patients with SUD, including addiction medicine physicians, local treatment centers, peer support groups, and social services. Newell emphasizes the role of healthcare professionals in being advocates for these patients and promoting a holistic approach to their care, which may include nursing support, peer support, coping mechanisms, physical activity, and brain rebooting strategies.<br /><br />Overall, "Making a Difference with the Substance Use Disorder Patient" provides healthcare professionals with valuable insights and practical strategies for improving the care and support provided to patients with SUD in the peri-operative setting.

Keywords

substance use disorder

SUD

peri-operative setting

chronic relapsing disease

brain disease model of addiction

dopamine levels

individualized treatment plans

peri-operative period

addiction medicine physicians

holistic approach to care