Sedation, Analgesia, Delirium Flashcards
What are SEs with opioid analgesics?
- respiratory depression
- hypotension- hemodynamic instabilities
- decreased level of consciousness
- constipation
What is a typical and high dose of Morphine?
typical: 1-4mg
high dose: 10mg
How much Hydropmorphone is equivalent to 10mg IV Morphine?
1.5mg
What is a typical and high dose of Hydromorphone?
typical: 0.2-0.4
high dose: 4mg
What is a typical and high dose of Fentanyl?
typical: 25-100mcg IV
High dose: 200mcg+
How much Fentanyl is equivalent to 10mg Morphine?
200 mcg
Which IV opioid is most likely to cause hypotension?
Morphie
What IV opioid has active metabolites that accumulate with renal dysfunction?
Morphine
What are the options for non-opioid analgesics?
- Acetaminophen
- Ketolorac (Toradol)
- Ketamine
What opioid is only used for post-operative shivering?
Meperidine DEMEROL
What are risks with Meperidine DEMEROL?
- neurotoxic metabolite-induced delirium, tremor, seizures
- high risk of serotonin syndromes with SSRIs and MAOIs
Why is Ketamine for sedation not the best option in patients with high BP/HR?
can act as a sympathomimetic and lead to increased BP and HR
What are the options for treatment of neuropathic pain?
- Gabapentin NEURONTIN
- Carbamazepine TEGRETOL
What is the dosing for APAP?
650-1000mg Q6H prn mild pain
What is dosing for Ketorolac?
15-30mg IV Q6H max. 5 days
What patients should Ketorolac be used with caution in?
increased risk of GI bleed or renal impairment