Zeroing in on Xylazine

Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)

Description

This training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine.

Intended audience

Intended audience: Providers, nurses, counselors, and other non-clinical staff are welcome to attend.

Objectives

Following this training, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: 

1. Describe the physiologic effects of xylazine. 
2. Recognize manifestations of intoxication in persons using xylazine.
3. Recall signs of xylazine overdose and appropriate response.
4. Identify common skin and soft tissue infections associated with xylazine use.
5. Describe practices to decrease risk of skin and soft tissue infections in persons using xylazine.
6. Recall methods of wound care for persons injecting xylazine.

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This training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine.

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