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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Long term use for chronic pain


Drug of choice: erratic vital signs, s/p MVA, Spinal cord Injuries, Vent Asynchrony.

Dilaudid (Hydromorohone)

VERY POWERFUL NARCOTIC

Demerol

A possible choice if morphine and fentanyl are still ineffective

Morphine

POWERFUL NARCOTIC


Potential side effects: Lowers RR, BP, Cardiovascular Hemodynamics


Treats dyspnea in hospice/end of life care


Inhaled has less potential side effects vs. IV

Narcan

Reverse opioids or morphine!