Opioid awareness, especially as it relates to misuse and overdoses of the drug, continues to be in the news. Ed Cutler, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Crawford County Memorial Hospital, defines what opioids are, the uses of these drugs to control pain, and how new techniques in anesthesia are limiting the need for opioids for surgery patients. If you or someone you know is dependent on opioids, contact your primary care provider, or CCMH Medical Clinic at 712-265-2700 for assistance.
