Fentanyl Citrate Flashcards
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Indications & field use of Fentanyl
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Analgesia (burns, trauma, MI, renal colic)
Sedation in post intubation
Induction in Rapid Sequence Intubation
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Mechanism of action of Fentanyl Citrate
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Alleviates pain
Depresses CNS
Increases venous capacitance
Reduces preload and afterload by vasodilation of arterioles
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Q
Contraindications to Fentanyl
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Known allergy Respiratory depression Known intracranial pressure Head injury with AOLC Asthma Abdominal pain Asthma Abdominal pain
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Adverse reactions of Fentanyl in MS
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Muscle rigidity
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Adverse reactions of Fentanyl in CV
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Bradydysrhythmias or Tachydysrhythmias
Hypotension
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Adverse reactions of Fentanyl in respiratory
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Respiratory depression or arrest
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Adverse reactions of Fentanyl in CNS
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Excess sedation
Seizures
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Adverse reactions of Fentanyl in GI
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Nausea
Vomiting
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Routes of administration of Fentanyl
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Usually IV/IO can be IM, or IN
