Anyone still giving Demerol?

[Emergent]

I just read in another thread about Demerol being given. I thought that went out at least 6 or 7 years ago. It seems that, as soon as Dilaudid came along, Demerol went out the window, especially in light of some of the serious side effects it could induce.

I haven't given it in ages. It used to be a staple back in the day. Who here is still giving it and in what region do you practice?

[JennRN423]

I have a sickle cell pt that comes in several times a year and IV Demerol is his pain med of choice. I think he's the only person I've ever given it to. I'm on a med-surg floor in the south (Alabama).