Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Continuous Infusion Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE: A median 14% fentanyl dose reduction was noted when transitioning to hydromorphone. Further exploration is needed to determine if opioid rotations with hydromorphone can reduce opioid/sedative exposure.PMID:33745290 | DOI:10.1177/10600280211003170

Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - March 22, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maura Harkin Jamie L Miller Sin Yin Lim Stephen B Neely Christina K Walsh Peter N Johnson Source Type: research