Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Question 1

What is the intraop dose of fentanyl?

Answer 1

1-3 mcg/kg

(1-5mcg/kg for 1st hour of surgery)

Question 2

What is the onset of fentanyl?

Answer 2

30-60 sec

Question 3

What is the duration of fentanyl?

Answer 3

1-1.5hr

Question 4

What is the dose of fentanyl infusions?

Answer 4

3-6 mcg/kg/hr (off 60min before breathing)

Question 5

What preparation dose fentanyl come in?

Answer 5

50mcg/mL

Question 6

Is fentanyl dosed on IBW or TBW?

Answer 6

TBW

Question 7

Fentanyl is _______X more potent than morphine

Answer 7

75-125X

Question 8

Which organ is responsible for 1st pass metabolism of fentanyl?

Answer 8

Lungs

Question 9

When would you consider decreasing fentanyl dose?

Answer 9

Elderly