
05/07/2025
💉Fentanyl is apotent synthetic opioid used for sedation and analgesia in critically ill patients due to its rapid onset and short duration.
🔹 Suitable for continuous infusion and procedural sedation
🔹 Preferred in hemodynamic instability and renal impairment
🔹 Monitor for respiratory depression, tolerance, and withdrawal
⚠️ Chest wall rigidity may occur with rapid IV push — always administer slowly.
⚖️ Dose adjustments needed in renal impairment and obesity (use lean body weight).
📌 Reassess sedation goals daily to minimize cumulative effects.