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Pain relief Flashcards

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what is rung 1 of the analgesic ladder

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non opioid: paracetemol, NSAIDS

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what is rung 2 of the analgesic ladder

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weak opioid: codeine, dihydrocodeine, tramadol

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what is rung 3 of the analgesic ladder

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strong opioid: morphine, diamorphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl, buprenorphine (+- adjuvant analgesics)

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dose paracetemol

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0.5-1g/4h. caution in liver impairment

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dose ibuprofen

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400mg/8h

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why is aspirin CI in children

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risk of Reyes syndrome

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SE of opioids

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nausea, resp depression, constipation, cough suppression, urinary retention, decr bP, sedation

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