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What is narcan’s JrCalc code? |
NLX |
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How does narcan come presented? |
400 micrograms in 1ml ampoule |
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What are the indications of administering narcan? |
-Opiod overdose causing resp/ cardiovascular or CNS depression - Unconscious pt with resp depression where opioid overdose is a possibility - Reversal of resp or CNS depression in neonate following maternal opioid use during labour |
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What are the side effects to administering narcan? |
-can induce cardiac dysrrthmias in pt’s who are dependent on opiates. In this case it’s best to titrate the dose |
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What route is narcan administered through? |
-IV (preferred) -IM (800micrograms can be given to minimise the risk of dearest if pt declines hospital) |
