Dilaudid for EOL symptom mgmt

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I know that morphine and ativan are the gold standard for end of life symptoms. I also know the morphine works well because of the dual effect on pain and in easing respiratory distress/air hunger. My question is, does Dilaudid work in the same way for both pain and breathing? If not, what else could you use in addition to Dilaudid?

Thanks!:nurse:

mc3

leslie :-D

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dilaudid is absolutely fine for dyspnea, and obviously for pain.

it is approx 5x as potent as morphine.

again, can't go wrong.

leslie

mc3, ASN, RN

931 Posts

dilaudid is absolutely fine for dyspnea, and obviously for pain.

it is approx 5x as potent as morphine.

again, can't go wrong.

leslie

Leslie,

Thanks! I knew I could count on you!

mc3:nurse:

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