Fentanyl Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
100 mcg in 2ml glass ampoule
200 mcg in 1ml glass ampoule (IN only)
600 mcg in 2ml glass ampoule (IN only)
2
Q
Pharmacology
A
CNS depression
Respiratory depression
Addiction
Decreased conduction velocity through the AV node
3
Q
Indications
A
Analgesia
Sedation to facilitate intubation
Sedation to maintain intubation
Drug facilitated intubation
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Known hypersensitivity
IV Amiodarone
5
Q
Precautions
A
Elderly or frail patient Impaired renal of hepatic function Respiratory depression Presenting with asthma Patient on MAOI's Addition to opioids Oral Amiodarone Rhinitis, rhinorrhea or facial trauma (for IN)
6
Q
Side effects
A
Respiratory depression
Apnoea
Bradycardia
Rigidity of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
7
Q
IN O/P/D
A
O: n/a
P: 2 mins
D: n/a
8
Q
Other Notes
A
Schedule 8 (controlled) Respiratory depression can be reversed with Naloxone
9
Q
Type of Drug?
A
Synthetic opioid analgesic
10
Q
IV O/P/D
A
O: immediate
P: less than 5 mins
D: 30-60 mins
