Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Continuous Infusion Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Maura HarkinJamie L MillerSin Yin LimStephen B NeelyChristina K WalshPeter N Johnson

Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2021)

A median 14% fentanyl dose reduction was noted when transitioning to hydromorphone. Further exploration is needed to determine if opioid rotations with hydromorphone can reduce opioid/sedative exposure.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
chronic pain
pain management
low dose
mechanical ventilation