Teach Learners How to Taper Opioids in Kids
November 2025
You are a resource to educate learners about iatrogenic opioid withdrawal in kids using guidance from the Am Academy of Pediatrics.
Emphasize that kids are more prone to opioid withdrawal in the hospital after around-the-clock use for intubation, trauma, etc.
In general, advocate tapering doses and proactively monitoring for withdrawal symptoms (agitation, fever, tachycardia, sweating, etc) when kids stop opioids after 5 or more days of consistent use.
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