We move from the general floors to the Intensive Care Unit where pain management takes a hard turn. Opiates are used as part of sedation protocols for ventilated patients, making the risks and concerns of oversedation very different than our discussions so far. This nurse shares great insights into the unique challenges of continuous opiate infusions.
Disclaimer: The first person narration of safety events is done to preserve the learning power of stories. The safety events discussed are fictional though the risks and safety concerns are very real. They are created from over decades from multiple home care, acute care, and long-term care institutions; and gathered from discussion with peers around the world who shared their stories to help others. In no way do these fictional safety events reflect the patient experience at my current employer. This podcast is purely a personal and private endeavor to enhance patient safety in some small way.
Hosted by Michael Van Ornum RPh, RN, BCPS, CPPS with over 30 years experience in the medical field and more than 10 years with medication safety.