Fentanyl Flashcards

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Fentanyl : Introduction

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A short acting synthetic narcotic analgesic.

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Fentanyl: Indication

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1) Moderate to severe pain

2) Acute Coronary Syndrome where GTN has been ineffective.

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Fentanyl: Contraindications

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1) Hypersensitivity
2) Age <1 (IV/IO)
3) Occluded nasal passage (IN)

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Fentanyl: Considerations

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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

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