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Dilaudid Flashcards

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Class

A

Narcotic

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Mechanism of Action

A

Central nervous system depressant, decreases sensitivity to pain

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Indications

A

Severe pain

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Contraindications

A

Shock, severe hemorrhage, hypersensitivity

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Side Effects

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Respiratory depression, hypotension, nausea, dizziness, ALOC, bradycardia

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Adult Dosage

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1-4 mg IV, IO, IM, PO

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Pediatric Dosage

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0.015 mg/kg/dose

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Onset

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15-30 mins (IV/IO)

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Duration

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4-5 hours (IV/IO)

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Hydromorphone
(Dilaudid)
Special Considerations

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Have narcan readily available whenever the medication is administered.

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