Don't Be Surprised to See Some Injectable Meds Used Intranasally

August 2017

Can injectable meds be given intranasally?

Sometimes...when the patient doesn't have IV access, certain meds are needed immediately, and the IM route isn't ideal.

Familiarize yourself with injectable meds that can be given intranasally...such as fentanyl, ketamine, midazolam, and naloxone.

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Table of Contents

Practice Take Med Waste Reduction to the Next Level
Transitions of Care Look for Med Issues as Patients Transition In and Out of the Hospital
Med Safety Safeguard Against the Use of Saline Flush Syringes as Med Diluents
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Nausea & Vomiting Ensure Surgery Patients Get Antiemetic Meds at the Right Times
Anticoagulants "Fixed" Kcentra Dosing May Expedite Warfarin Reversal
Med Administration Don't Be Surprised to See Some Injectable Meds Used Intranasally
Emergency Preparedness Have an Action Plan to Help Prevent Robberies in Your Pharmacy
Menopause Help Women Getting Hormone Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Stay Safe
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