A 50-year-old male with a femoral shaft fracture requires analgesia. He has a documented allergy to morphine (causing bronchospasm). He is haemodynami...

Question

A 50-year-old male with a femoral shaft fracture requires analgesia. He has a documented allergy to morphine (causing bronchospasm). He is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate alternative opioid analgesic?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl 50-100 micrograms IV

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Paracetamol 1 g IV only

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Codeine 60 mg oral

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Entonox (50% nitrous oxide/50% oxygen)

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Tramadol 100 mg IV

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Opioid Allergy

A 50-year-old male with a femoral shaft fracture requires analgesia. He has a documented allergy to morphine (causing bronchospasm). He is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate alternative opioid analgesic?