Fentanyl

Question 1

IN fentanyl

ADULTS
Preparation
Max dose
Administer doses how?

PAEDS
Before we start we...
Preparation
Max dose
Administer doses how? Example.

Answer 1

ADULTS
IN - 250 microg/ 2 ml
400 micrograms MAX
25 microg increments per nostril
Usually start with 200 microg but it’s up to you.

PAEDS
CONSULT
Use prep from IV - 100 microg /2ml
1.5 microg/kg to a MAX 50 microg

Question 2

How fast is fentanyl administered

Dose?

Answer 2

Slow push 25-50mcg over a minute