Fentanyl Flashcards
1
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Fentanyl : Introduction
A
A short acting synthetic narcotic analgesic.
2
Q
Fentanyl: Indication
A
1) Moderate to severe pain
2) Acute Coronary Syndrome where GTN has been ineffective.
3
Q
Fentanyl: Contraindications
A
1) Hypersensitivity
2) Age <1 (IV/IO)
3) Occluded nasal passage (IN)
4
Q
Fentanyl: Considerations
A
NARCD
1) Nausea/vomiting
2) Adopt a low threshold to engage with the ED team if pain remains difficult to control
3) Respiratory depression, monitor O2 for all patients having fentanyl
4) Cardiovascular effects - bradycardia, hypotension
5) Drowsiness