abdo pain P7 Flashcards
1
Q
painstop
A
paracetamol 120mg
codeine 5mg
PER 5ML
2
Q
paracetamol dose
A
15mg/kg/dose QID Max 4g/day
3
Q
codeine dose
A
0.5-1.mg/kg/dose
4
Q
IV stat morphine dose
A
12mo or 50kg - 2mg
5
Q
b4 prescribing IV stat morphine
A
1) check right pt.
2) IV access
3) Allergies to morphine
4) correct height and weight
5) indications - mod/severe or anticipated pain;
RR: 20; >12mo & 15; >50kg - >12
Alert, rousable
6) start continuous oximetry & regular obs
7) IN fentanyl appropriate alternative
8) Regular monitoring for effective - repeat bolus may be req
6
Q
Prescribing donts
A
1) don’t put 0 after .
2) don’t abbreviate nano grams
3) don’t use cm3/cc
7
Q
HIV transmission risk rate frm carrier to exposures - needlestick
A
0.4-.8%
Hep B highest risk
