Pain Meds

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Hi,

I'm a new nurse and wanted to see if anyone knew of a link to a good site regarding pain meds. I'm looking for something like a chart that shows mildest - strongest, and a brief summery of what each may be used for/comparison between each of the different kinds. Being a new nurse, I'm really struggling with making decisions with regards to pain and understanding why one med may be more desirable than another.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

eflr

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Specializes in PICU, NICU, L&D, Public Health, Hospice.
Hi,

I'm a new nurse and wanted to see if anyone knew of a link to a good site regarding pain meds. I'm looking for something like a chart that shows mildest - strongest, and a brief summery of what each may be used for/comparison between each of the different kinds. Being a new nurse, I'm really struggling with making decisions with regards to pain and understanding why one med may be more desirable than another.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

eflr

http://www.guideline.gov/algorithm/6371/NGC-6371_1.html

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Specializes in PICU, NICU, L&D, Public Health, Hospice.

dang links...

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Specializes in Med/Surg GI/GU/GYN.

This site has a very good chart. As you work, you'll learn what works best for the types of patients you have on your floor. You'll also learn that sometimes what works best for one person doesn't work as well for another & sometimes it takes several tries to find that perfect combination (always with a doctor's orders :p ). Good luck!

http://www.anes.ucla.edu/pain/PainAssessmentGridDrugs.pdf

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

try google for "Pain Mangement"

Found lots of stuff there

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Thank you to all - I appreciate all the resources!!

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Thank you to all - I appreciate all the resources!!

and thank you for wanting to know.....

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