Morphine
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	10mg
Vial Concentration	5mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration	IV/IM
Dose Range	(IV) 0.05-0.1mg/kg (IM) 0.07-0.1mg/kg
Medication Effects
Onset (IV/IM) <25s | <2m Peak (IV/IM) ~15m | ~20m Duration (IV/IM) ~21m | ~30m HR | BP | RR - - | - - | - - Pain Relief STRONG Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Morphine

Morphine is an opioid medication used to manage severe pain.

Function

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

Morphine is very effective at managing severe pain for a longer period of time, it requires careful dosing due to its effects on the heart rate and respiratory rate.

Morphine is administered intravenously or intramuscularly with a quick to delayed onset, moderate peak and long duration.

Usage

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 0.05-0.1mg/kg or 3.75-10mg
IM: Inject 0.07-0.1mg/kg or 4.25-10mg

Effects

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

Potential Complications

• Bradycardia
• Hypoventilation
• Respiratory Arrest
• Cardiac Arrest

Indications

• Severe Pain

Contraindications

• Chest Injury
• Impaired Breathing Ability

External Links

• Morphine (Wikipedia)
• TFC Pain (TCCC.org.ua)