Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science
Article Title
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Advisor
Dr. Nancy Reid, MHA, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Abstract
Currently, the United States is facing an opioid crisis stemming from opioid prescriptions that have led to an unprecedented amount of opioid-related overdoses. Opioid-related deaths are increasing every year and no clear end is in sight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), various states, and large metropolitan cities have produced various guidelines on prescribing opioids, especially within the emergency department, but no specific tools. Currently, there is federal legislation working on reform to help decrease both opioid-related overdose and usage within the emergency department. Hospitals are starting to consider adopting an alternative to opioid (ALTO) program within their emergency departments to help curb this epidemic, with potentially more organizations to follow in the future.
Recommended Citation
Mueller CM. Alternatives to Opioid (ALTO) Programs. Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science. 2021; 3(1).
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