Zeroing in on Xylazine
This training provides knowledge on xylazine, a CNS depressant, linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This describes the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine.
NOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training, which will not count for credit.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the physiologic effects of xylazine.
- Recognize manifestations of intoxication in persons using xylazine.
- Recall signs of xylazine overdose and appropriate response.
- Identify common skin and soft tissue infections associated with xylazine use.
- Describe practices to decrease risk of skin and soft tissue infections in persons using xylazine.
- Recall methods of wound care for persons injecting xylazine.
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