Ian Whitman

In this discussion, Ian Whitman, an emergency medicine expert and Chief at NYU Langone Health Brooklyn, dives deep into the opioid epidemic. He highlights compelling strategies for ED providers to combat this crisis, including non-opioid pain management options like NSAIDs and ketamine. Ian argues for better naloxone distribution, not just for overdoses, but as a preventative tool. He also discusses the importance of linking patients to ongoing care and the potential of buprenorphine treatment within EDs. It’s an eye-opening conversation about practical solutions in emergency medicine.