OxyContin
Detox
Where is the procedure performed?
The Waismann Method form of rapid detoxification is
performed in the Intensive Care Unit in a Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredited hospital, where
an experienced, specially trained nursing staff monitors each patient
closely. Our physicians are each Board Certified Anesthesiologists who
are specialists in pain management with extensive experience
in opiate detoxification. Our expert doctors have
performed thousands
of detoxifications under anesthesia.
Opiate dependency takes a toll on the body, affecting many of the body
systems and often causing organ damage. In order to protect the patient,
it is absolutely crucial that appropriate medical care be available. Anyone
seeking rapid detox treatment should ensure that the procedure takes
place in a reputable full service hospital with a fully-trained staff.
When is the patient admitted to the hospital?
The Waismann Method requires that patients
are admitted to the hospital at least
24 hours prior to the procedure
in order to complete a full physical health evaluation and
begin pre-medications to ensure the safety of each patient.
Those dependent on opiates develop
a slower metabolism as well as experience changes in organ function
over time. In particular,
their digestive systems, heart rate, blood pressure and kidney function
are frequently compromised. It is absolutely imperative
for the safety and success of the detoxification that patients are
properly assessed and pre-treated prior to undergoing the procedure. Each
patient is treated differently depending on his or her health, physical
condition and opiate use. During this assessment, the treatment
will be customized to meet the specific needs of each individual.
The Waismann Method performs all detox procedures in
a carefully monitored setting of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Patients remain in the
ICU for approximately 24 hours after anesthesia has been administered. This
ensures the patient’s safety by having immediate access to any
medical interventions that may become necessary.
What
are the qualifications of the treating physician? How experienced
are your physicians in performing this procedure?
The Waismann Method has used the same two Board Certified Anesthesiologists
for almost a decade with thousands of successful procedures performed. Both
Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein and Dr. Michael Lowenstein have helped the
Waismann Method become one of the most successful treatment programs
for opiate patients worldwide.
Detoxification that takes place under anesthesia can
only be completely safe and effective if the proper amount of anesthesia
and opiate antagonist are delivered to the patient in the appropriate
time frame, which is based on the patient’s individual medical and dependency history.
How
long is the patient kept under general anesthesia?
With the evolution of the Waismann
Method over the years, our
doctors have perfected the procedure to greatly minimize
the amount of time under anesthesia. This ultimately reduces the
risk of anesthesia-related complications and symptoms
of withdrawal. Patients are kept under anesthesia
from one to two hours, based on the patient’s medical and dependency
history. The Waismann Method treats every patient as an individual
with specific medical needs.
How
long does the patient remain in the hospital following the procedure?
Patients remain in the hospital approximately 48 hours
following the procedure or until they are medically stable. Waismann physicians
monitor each patient’s recovery and assess medical issues such
as pain level and GI damage made by the opiate intake.
What
follow-up care is provided?
Patients that undergo the Waismann
Method have the option to continue their recovery at the Domus Retreat,
a Sober Living Program available in personally tailored 7 to 28-day
stays, during which they are given intensive care by a specialized
team to help
them gain the skills and confidence to remain drug-free. Psychologists,
biofeedback therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists and massage
therapists are available to work with closely with each patient to
aid in their recovery and assist in the transition to a healthy, drug-free
life. www.domusretreat.com
Following the detoxification,
the Waismann Method provides counseling with a psychologist specially
trained in the field of drug dependence.
How does the Waismann Method staff respond to the stories
of rapid detox dangers reported in by media?
In almost a decade of medically treating opiate dependency
in patients, the Waismann Method has successfully treated thousands
of patients from all over the world.
Unfortunately, there are some rapid detox programs in operation that
have cut corners on medical precautions and safety in order to offer
a low cost procedure. As you can imagine, these programs are very dangerous
and put patients at an incredible risk, which can lead to unnecessary
medical complications and even fatalities that could have been prevented
with the proper care.
When choosing a rapid detox program, be sure to select a program that
exemplifies the highest professional standards and one that pays rigorous
attention to ensuring safety. The Waismann Method has instituted a number
of standards to ensure each patient receives the safest, most effective
treatment available, including a trained, experienced medical staff,
procedure performed in an ICU, and strict medical evaluation prior to
treatment.
Another factor in choosing a DETOX program is the assurance
that the patient will be fully detox from opiates and not prescribed
a replacement drug that is opiate based like Suboxone. We are receiving
a large amount of patients that has previously been promised detoxification
of opiates through other “rapid-detox” and prescribed Suboxone.
Eventually these same patients need detoxification from the Suboxone
that has kept them opiate dependent.
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