Fentanyl

Fentanyl / Analgesic

DESCRIPTION

• Potent synthetic narcotic analgesic given for pain management in place of morphine and is also utilized with DAI (Drug Assisted Intubation).

INDICATIONS

• Chest pain unrelieved by Nitroglycerin, in Pulmonary Edema, and in treatment for non-cardiac related pain.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity to the medication, Respiratory Depression, Acute/Severe Bronchial Asthma, Non-opiod-tolerant patients

PRECAUTIONS

• Acute Pancreatitis, Cardiac Arrhythmias, CNS Depression.

DOSAGE

• Pain Management; 1-2 mcg/kg IVP SLOW titrate to effect.
• DAI Assist; 3 mcg/kg up to 6 mcg/kg IVP SLOW Repeat if necessary
• DAI Assist in Pediatrics; 2 mcg/kg IVP SLOW