Background: Numerous studies have highlighted the inequitable access to medical and
psychiatric care that people experiencing homelessness (PEH) face, yet the surgical needs …

The opioid epidemic continues to have a staggering impact on millions of individuals and
families across all socioeconomic levels and communities. Recent studies suggest high …

Objectives Buprenorphine maintenance for opioid use disorder (OUD) can present potential
challenges for acute postoperative pain management. Provider practice and consistency of …

Background: Patients receiving buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder
(OUD) experience a roughly 50% reduction in mortality risk relative to those not receiving …

Background: Prescription rates for buprenorphine in opioid use disorder are increasing, and
recent guidelines recommend its continuation during and after surgery; however, evidence …

Buprenorphine was synthesized in the 1960s as a result of a search for a safe and effective
opioid analgesic. Present formulations of buprenorphine are approved for the treatment of …

Abstract Background and Objectives Patients with opioid use disorder may be asked by their
clinicians to discontinue maintenance buprenorphine treatment before surgical operations …

Effective pain management is essential for optimal surgical outcomes; however, it can be
challenging in patients with a history of opioid use disorder (OUD). Buprenorphine, a partial …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review summarizes the current practice of perioperative
management for patients on long-term buprenorphine (BpN). It aims to elucidate the …

Background Inpatient hospitalization has the potential to disrupt buprenorphine therapy.
Objective Among patients receiving outpatient buprenorphine prior to admission, we …