A 30-year-old pregnant female at 28 weeks gestation is involved in an RTC. She has a suspected femoral fracture and requires IV morphine for analgesia...

Question

A 30-year-old pregnant female at 28 weeks gestation is involved in an RTC. She has a suspected femoral fracture and requires IV morphine for analgesia. Is morphine safe to administer to a pregnant patient pre-hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes - morphine can be given for severe pain in pregnancy; the fetus should be monitored for respiratory depression at delivery if morphine is given close to term

Answer

Morphine can only be given with obstetric consultant approval

Answer

Only Entonox is safe for pain in pregnancy

Answer

Only paracetamol can be given for pain in pregnancy

Answer

No - all opioids are absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Morphine in Pregnancy

A 30-year-old pregnant female at 28 weeks gestation is involved in an RTC. She has a suspected femoral fracture and requires IV morphine for analgesia. Is morphine safe to administer to a pregnant patient pre-hospital?