| Autor: |
Gibbons, J., Honari, S. R., Sharar, S. R., Patterson, D. R., Dimick, P. L., Heimbach, D. M. |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of Burn Care & Research; May 1998, Vol. 19 Issue: 3 p225-229, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
Three children younger than 5 with minor burns (< 5% total body surface area) experienced opiate-induced respiratory depression early in hospitalization. This prompted a decrease in the recommended opiate analgesic-dose ranges on our pediatric worksheet. In reviewing 57 admissions, 31 pre- and 26 post-dose change, the amount of opioid equivalents/kg received on admission day did not differ significantly. However, the incidence of respiratory depressive events decreased. Lower opiate-dose guidelines might improve the safe administration of these medications to young children. Other factors–such as concomitant sedative medications, previously administered opiate analgesics, and underlying medical conditions–also must be considered when giving initial doses of opiate analgesics in the burn center. |
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