From: Low dose IV buprenorphine inductions for patients with opioid use disorder and concurrent pain: a retrospective case series
Standard regimen
(n = 27)
Slow regimen
(n = 6)
Opioid withdrawal induced, n
1
Uncontrolled pain, n
3
0
Patient safety (somnolence, inability to swallow, intubation), n
2
Self-directed discharge, n
Medication ordering error, n