RAPID DETOX

How long prior to Rapid Detox should a patient be admitted to the hospital?: It is essential to a successful outcome that patients are properly screened and hospitalized at least 24 hours before Rapid Detox is administered. Some patients may require several days of inpatient screening and pre-medication before the procedure. Ultimately, the length of a patient’s stay is based on his or her medical and dependency history.

Where should the detoxification take place?: Rapid detoxification should only be performed in an acute hospital. Procedures that require anesthesia and intubation should be performed in a safe and well-monitored environment. Every possible precaution must be taken to ensure the patient’s safety. Should anything unexpected surface, proper medical resources must be immediately available.

Who should perform the Rapid Detox procedure?: Due to the fact that most of the risks associated with this procedure are those related to anesthesia, having a certified board anesthesiologist will greatly benefit the outcome and safety of the procedure.

What type of after care should patients have following Rapid Detox?: It would not be fair, or even beneficial in most cases, to make a concrete plan for after-care when a patient is under the influence of opiates (opiates can mask numerous psychological or psychiatric symptoms that usually surface after the procedure, requiring alternative methods of after care).

Another issue is customizing the after-care to fit each individual’s needs and lifestyle. Patients will adhere to options that will be both beneficial and comfortable for them. In some cases, allowing patients to maintain a productive lifestyle without any interruptions will not only benefit the outcome, but will give patients the opportunity to go through detoxification without any additional interference in their lives.

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