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A Review of Transbuccal Fentanyl Use in the Emergency Department
Joint Authors
Arthur, Annette O.
Holder, Peyton
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Patients with severe, painful injuries and illnesses treated in the emergency department are commonly administered opioid medications.
Intravenous administration provides the most rapid onset of pain relief and is readily titrated.
Fentanyl, administered intravenously, is well documented as an effective medication for pain management in the emergency department.
It is preferred in many settings due to its minimal hemodynamic effects, as compared to other commonly used opioids.
However, not all patients require intravenous access.
These patients are given orally administered pain medications.
The oral route is effective at minimizing pain but has a much slower onset of action when compared to the intravenous route.
As an alternative to the slower onset of action seen with oral opioids, this paper discusses the use of fentanyl buccal tablet for pain management in the emergency department.
Fentanyl buccal tablets are readily absorbed, with a bioavailability of approximately 65%, and have a more rapid onset of action than achieved with traditional oral opioids used in the emergency department.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arthur, Annette O.& Holder, Peyton. 2012. A Review of Transbuccal Fentanyl Use in the Emergency Department. Pain Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497284
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arthur, Annette O.& Holder, Peyton. A Review of Transbuccal Fentanyl Use in the Emergency Department. Pain Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497284
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arthur, Annette O.& Holder, Peyton. A Review of Transbuccal Fentanyl Use in the Emergency Department. Pain Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497284
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497284