Tranq Dope: Characterization of an ED cohort treated with a novel opioid withdrawal protocol in the era of fentanyl/xylazine.
Kory LondonYutong LiJennifer L KahoudDavis ChoJamus MulhollandSebastian RoqueLogan StugartJeffrey GillinghamElias BorneBenjamin SlovisPublished in: The American journal of emergency medicine (2024)
Fentanyl and xylazine withdrawal are challenging for patients and providers. A novel tranq dope withdrawal order set may reduce both COWS scores and rate of patient-directed discharge in this cohort of patients, though further investigation is needed to confirm findings.