Fentanyl
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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