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Fentanyl

Fentanyl
Item
Type Analgesic Opioid Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 2ml
Vial Contents 100mcg
Vial Concentration 50mcg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV/IM
Dose Range (IV) 0.5-1mcg/kg
(IM) 0.7-1mcg/kg
Medication Effects
Onset (IV/IM) <10s | <30s
Peak (IV/IM) ~14m | ~15m
Duration (IV/IM) ~16m | ~20m
HR | BP | RR - - | - - | - -
Pain Relief VERY STRONG
Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Fentanyl

Fentanyl is an opioid medication used to manage severe pain.

Function

Fentanyl is used to combat severe pain caused by injuries or other medical procedures.

Fentanyl is very effective at managing severe pain, with the most notable side effect being a lower respiration rate, and with significant doses a lower heart rate.

Fentanyl is administered intravenously or intramuscularly with a rapid onset, moderate peak and duration.

Usage

The Use Syringe action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Push Fentanyl action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Inject Fentanyl action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

Medications require a Syringe to be able to be drawn and administered.

IV access is achieved with IV Catheters or IO devices.

Medications can be administered intramuscularly with just a syringe.

Dosing

Range is based on required analgesia
IV: Push 0.5-1mcg/kg, or 38-100mcg
IM: Inject 0.7-1mcg/kg, or 52-100mcg

Effects

  • Heart Rate: - -
  • Blood Pressure: - -
  • Respiration Rate: - -

Potential Complications

  • Bradycardia
  • Hypoventilation
  • Respiratory Arrest
  • Cardiac Arrest

Indications

  • Severe Pain

Contraindications

  • Chest Injury
  • Impaired Breathing Ability

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