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I am trying to find info about using reversal agents...ie. narcan, romazicon, enlon plus...Anesthesia uses some or all of these agents as well as PACU RN's. My question is after a reversal agent is given, how long do we have to monitor the patient? If anyone has input or access to any information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

I also work in the recovery room, I have never used a narcan drip, but have administer narcan in very small diluted doses...I am currently working on a small task force with a pharmMD, anesthesologist and another RN to try to research any quidelines for reversal agents usage, but most importantly...HOW LONG TO YOU HAVE TO OBSERVE THE PT IN PACU SETTING IF YOU USE A REVERSAL AGENT...IN OR THEY USE, EPIDURALS,INTRATHECALS, IV MORPHINE/FENTANYL, SUFENTANYL, DILAUDID,ALFENTANYL, DEMEROL. Not to mention other agents that we use reversals for. If anyone has any guidelines or information please let me know so I can bring it to our meetings. Thanks:uhoh3:

I totally agree! RN's need to continue their educations! Get certified in your area of expertise! Start doing some evidence based research specific to your unit! Join a Nursing Society! The money helps to promote Nursing as a profession! Continue for BS, Masters...I believe this is 1 way of taking our PROFESSION to the right level and start being recoginzed and having more of a voice.