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Fentanyl Presentation
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100mcg in 2ml amp
(IN use only) |
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Fentanyl Pharmacology
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A synthetic narcotic analgesic
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Fentanyl Central Nervous System Effects / Actions |
1. Depression - leading to analgesia 2. Respiratory depression - leading to apnoea 3. Dependence (addiction) |
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Fentanyl Cardiovascular Effects / Actions |
1. Decreases conduction velocity through the A.V. node |
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Fentanyl Metabolism
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By the Liver and excreted by the kidneys
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Fentanyl Primary Emergency Indications ALS
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1. CPR Interfering patient
2. Analgesia - IV / IN - Hx of hypersensitivity or allergy to Morphine. - Known renal impairment / failure. - Short duration of action desirable. - Hypotension - Nausea and vomiting - Severe headache |
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Fentanyl Primary Emergency Indications Mica |
1. Sedation to facilitate intubation 2. Sedation to maintain intubation 3. Sedation to facilitate trans thoracic pacing 4. Sedation to facilitate synchronised cardioversion. |
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Fentanyl Contraindications
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1. Known hypersensitivity
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Fentanyl Precautions
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1. Elderly / frail patients
2. Impaired hepatic function 3. Respiratory depression, E.g COPD 4. Current asthma 5. Pts on Monoamine oxidase inhibitors 6. Known addiction to opioids. 7. Rhinitis, rhinorrhea or facial trauma (IN route) |
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Fentanyl Route of Administration
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1. Intravenous
2. Intranasal 3. IV Infusion |
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Fentanyl Side Effects
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1. Respiratory Depression
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Fentanyl Special notes
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1. Fentanyl is a Schedule 8 drug under the Poisons Act and its use must be carefully controlled. with accountability and responsiblity.
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Fentanyl - Times
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IV Effects:
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