Hands - UMMS-BAYSTATE GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY

PO:IV conversion of morphine is 3:1. Again, remember Narcan if you give too much. Acetaminophen. ... Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5-1mg PO TID prn. Do not use in patients with liver disease. Agitation. Haldol. 2mg-5mg PO/IV. In the elderly, use 0.5-1mg PO/IV. Watch for dystonic reactions (extrapyramidal symptoms – give benztropine 1mg to counteract) ................
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