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Morphine sulfate
Class |
Narcotic Analgesic (schedule 2)
Side note: "narcotic" in the EMS world means opiate derivative. |
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Morphine sulfate
Route |
Slow IV push
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Morphine sulfate
Dose |
Adult: Titrated doses of 2-4 mg, up to a maximum of 10 mg.
Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg |
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Morphine sulfate
Drug Action |
Alleviates pain
Decreases peripheral vascular resistance - vasodilator Decreases cardiac workload and oxygen demand on the heart. |
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Morphine
Indications |
-Pain and anxiety secondary to AMI
-Chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin -pulmonary edema (use with caution) -Pain secondary to amputations, fractures, kidney stone, sickle cell crisis, and burns. |
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Morphine
Precautions |
-Monitor respiratory status and blood pressure closely
-Notify Biotel prior to administration if patient is over 65 y.o., debilitated, has altered mental status, or systolic BP less than 110. -CHF: be prepared to intubate -Have Nalaxone (Narcan) readily available |
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Morphine
Side Effects: |
-Respiratory depression
-Hypotension -Bradycardia -Nausea and vomiting |
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Morphine
Contraindications: |
-Systolic BP less than 110 unless authorized by Biotel
-Head injury (because it is a CNS depressant). -Severe respiratory depression |
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Morphine
Antidote |
Naloxone (Narcan)
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