Guidelines
by
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Release Date
2020
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This resource provides information and recommendations to chronic pain practitioners and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Findings/Key points
This resource for chronic pain patients and practitioners provides information, including on elevated risks and the potential implications of COVID-19 on certain medications. It also outlines general recommendations, such as suspending elective procedures and the use of telemedicine, as well as specific guidance for pain medications, including opioids and steroids, such as providing naloxone for high-risk patients and prescription continuation to avoid withdrawal.
Keywords
Withdrawal
Clinical guidance
Harm reduction
About prescribers
Chronic pain
