Xylazine in the ED: Managing Toxicity

In this episode, we explore the growing threat of xylazine — a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug supplies — and what clinicians need to know when naloxone simply isn't enough. Dr. David Gorelick breaks down the current evidence on diagnosis, treatment, and the critical gaps that remain.
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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