Unique Plan Description: Vasc Surg Carotid Endarterectomy, Post op EKM
Plan Selection Display: Vasc Surg Carotid Endarterectomy, Post op
PlanType: Medical                                 
Version: 1          
Begin Effective Date: 2012-11-05 08:49:00
End Effective Date: 2100-12-31 00:00:00
Last Updated Date: 2023-07-06 10:05:22
Available at all facilities: Yes

Vasc Surg Carotid Endarterectomy, Post op EKM
Vital Signs
	Vital Signs
		Initial cuff BP both arms, then arterial BP with assessments if similar to cuff BP
Activity
	Bedrest
		T;N
			Comment: Elevate head of bed 60 degrees.  Cover torso only.
	Bathroom Privileges
		T;N
	Up in Chair
		T;N+240, TIDWM
			Comment: start 4 hours post op
	Ambulate
		T;N+360, In hall, QID
			Comment: after arterial line discontinued
Diet
	Clear Liquid Diet
		T;N
			Comment: Advance to gen diet when clear liquids are tolerated
	Regular Diet
		T;N
	Low Cholesterol/No Added Salt Diet
		T;N
			Comment: Advance to this after clear liquid diet tolerated.
	Diabetic Diet
		T;N
	NPO
		T;N
Laboratory
	CBC with Diff
		T+1;0400, Routine, spec type = Blood
IV Solutions
	Sodium Chloride 0.45% w/ KCl 20mEq
		1,000 mL, IV, 50 ml/hr
		1,000 mL, IV, 75 ml/hr
		1,000 mL, IV, 100 ml/hr
		1,000 mL, IV, 125 ml/hr
	Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringers
		1,000 mL, IV, 50 ml/hr
		1,000 mL, IV, 75 ml/hr
		1,000 mL, IV, 100 ml/hr
		1,000 mL, IV, 125 ml/hr
	Sodium Chloride 0.9%
		1,000 mL, IV, 20 ml/hr
			Comment: Start if no current IV order. Continue current IV if present.
		1,000 mL, IV, 300 ml/hr
			Comment: Start if no current IV order. Continue current IV if present.
		500 mL, IV, 24 hr, Art Line Flush
	IV-Convert to Peripheral Lock
		T;N
			Comment: When oral intake >500ml per shift
Medications
	aspirin
		81 mg, Tablet-Enteric-Coated, By Mouth, DAILY, T+1;0900
			Comment: if on Plavix.
	Plavix
		75 mg, Tab, By Mouth, DAILY, T+1;0900
	Lopressor
		5 mg, Solution-Injection, IV Push, Q6H-Sch
			Comment: hold if HR<60 or SBP<110; hold if getting PO beta-blocker
		5 mg, Solution-Injection, IV PUSH, Q6H, PRN for systolic blood pressure > ....
			Comment: 160
	atenolol
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, DAILY
			Comment: if not on beta blocker and HR>65 and Systolic pressure >110mm Hg.
	hydrALAZINE
		10 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q4H, PRN, systolic blood pressure > ....
			Comment: 160
Patient Care
	Resuscitation Status
		Full Code
		No Code
	Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring
		Telemetry Indications: Other
	Notify MD
		if BP S>180, BP S<90, PR <50, PR >120, or if any change in neurologic assessments
		PCP of Admission
	Cold Therapy
		Ice bag, Incision, 2, hr
			Comment: after admission to unit
	VTE Advisor
		Vascular surgery
	Neurological Assessment-Focused
		Q15MIN, 4, Dose(s)/Time(s)
		T;N+60, Q30MIN, 6, Dose(s)/Time(s)
		T;N+240, Q1H, 6, hr
		T;N+600, Q4H
	Integumentary Assessment-Focused
		T;N, Q15MIN, 4, Dose(s)/Time(s)
			Comment: Assess wound/dressing, assess for bleeding, hematoma.
		T;N+60, Q30MIN, 6, Dose(s)/Time(s)
			Comment: Assess wound/dressing, assess for bleeding, hematoma
		T;N+240, Q1H
			Comment: Assess wound/dressing, assess for bleeding, hematoma
	Respiratory Assessment-Focused
		Tracheal deviation, Q15MIN, 4, Dose(s)/Time(s)
		Difficulty swallowing, Q15MIN, 4, Dose(s)/Time(s)
		T;N+60, Tracheal deviation, Q30MIN, 6, Dose(s)/Time(s)
		T;N+60, Difficulty swallowing, Q30MIN, 6, Dose(s)/Time(s)
		T;N+240, Tracheal deviation, Q1H, 6, hr
		T;N+240, Difficulty swallowing, Q1H, 6, hr
	Wound Drain
		Bulb Suction
	Foley Catheter
		Insert, PRN, unable to void, If foley catheter needed, enter order for foley catheter insert, once, and select the appropriate criteria for insertion and then insert the foley catheter.
	Notify MD
		T+2;0900, on postop day 2 if no order to remove foley catheter by 1500
	Discontinue Arterial Line
		T;N+360
			Comment: 6 hour post op it not on vaso active / vasopressor
		T+1;0600
			Comment: in am
Therapies
Consults/Follow-up
	Smoking Cessation Education
		
	Smoking Cessation Education RT (FH)

Oxygen Protocol
Therapies
Respiratory Therapy
	Oxygen Therapy
		T;N
	Pulse Oximetry Spot Check RT
		T;N, BID
	Continuous Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Check
		T;N, BID

Peripheral Lock - Access
Medications

	sodium chloride 0.9% flush injectable soln
		10 mL Syringe IV PUSH BID
		10 mL, Syringe, IV PUSH, Q5MIN, PRN, IV line flush
	lidocaine 1% injectable solution (MH/WH/FH)
		0.1 mL, IntraDermal, Q1H, PRN, see comment
			Comment: For IV start
	sodium chloride bacteriostatic 0.9% injectable soln
		0.1 mL, Injection, IntraDermal, Q1H, PRN, see comment
			Comment: For IV start, use if patient has lidocaine allergy.
	Sodium Chloride 0.9% IVPB Flush
		25 mL, IVPB, Q1H, PRN, IV line flush, 5 min(s)
			Comment: Use if medication not compatible with primary line or there is no primary line;  infuse 25mL.
Patient Care
	Peripheral Lock-Insert
		T;N

Pain Constipation Nausea Protocol </= to 65 EKM
Medications
		Select only one medication in each category(NOTE)*
Mild Pain
	acetaminophen
		650 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for see comment
			Comment: Discomfort and/or pain-mild (pain rating 1-3) in opiate intolerant patient and/or temperature > 100.4F
		650 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, Q6H, PRN for see comment
			Comment: Discomfort and/or pain-mild (pain rating 1-3) in opiate intolerant patient and/or temperature > 100.4F
	ibuprofen
		600 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: pain rating 1-3
		800 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: pain rating 1-3
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-5 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: pain rating 1-3
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 5/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: Pain rating 1-3
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3 and if NPO
	morphine  IV
		2 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: for pain rating 1-3 and if NPO
Moderate Pain
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-5 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-7.5 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-10 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 5/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 10/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE
		5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	morphine  oral immediate release
		15 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: Pain rating 4-6
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
		0.4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
	morphine  IV
		2 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
		4 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
	ketorolac injectable
		15 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q6H, PRN for pain-moderate, duration: 48 hr
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6.
Severe Pain
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-5 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-7.5 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 5/325 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 10/325 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE
		10 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	morphine  oral immediate release
		30 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics. Use 0.4mg if over age 70.
		0.5 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics. Use 0.4mg if over age 70.
		0.6 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO
		0.8 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO
		1 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO
	morphine  IV
		4 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
		6 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
		Opiate Reversal(NOTE)*
	Narcan
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q2MIN, PRN for see comment
			Comment: if patient has received opiate agents in the past 24 hours and/or if patient becomes somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate is 10 or less per minute.  RN may administer naloxone prior to contacting MD.  Notify MD immediately upon administration of naloxone.  May give 0.2mg every 2 min up to 1mg total dose.
Constipation
	senna 8.6 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, BY MOUTH, QHS
			Comment: Hold for diarrhea
	docusate
		100 mg, Capsule, By Mouth, DAILY
			Comment: Hold for diarrhea
	MiraLax oral powder for reconstitution
		17 gm, Packet, By Mouth, Q12H, PRN, constipation
			Comment: Mix in 6 oz juice or water
		17 gm, Packet, By Mouth, DAILY, PRN, constipation
			Comment: Mix in 6 oz juice or water
	Milk of Magnesia 8% oral suspension
		30 mL, Suspension, By Mouth, DAILY, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If Miralax not effective; do not use if creatinine clearance or GFR < 30mL/min
		30 mL, Suspension, By Mouth, Q12H, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If Miralax not effective; do not use if creatinine clearance or GFR < 30mL/min
	Dulcolax
		10 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, DAILY, PRN, constipation
			Comment: If MOM ineffective or if patient NPO
		10 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN, constipation
			Comment: If MOM ineffective or if patient NPO
	Fleet Enema 19 gm-7 gm rectal enema
		1 EA, Enema, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN, constipation
			Comment: If bisacodyl ineffective
	Enema-Administer
		Tap water, Q1H, constipation
			Comment: if suppository ineffective
Nausea Vomiting
	ondansetron
		4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Administer for nausea if not previously administered by anesthesia, PACU, or ED
		4 mg, Tablet-Disintegrating, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Administer for nausea if not previously administered by anesthesia, PACU, or ED
		Select either promethazine or prochlorperazine orders(NOTE)*
	prochlorperazine
		10 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q6H, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures.
		25 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures, give if IV access not available.
	Phenergan (MH/WH)
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures.
		25 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds.
		6.25 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds.
	Phenergan (FH)
		12.5 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Once, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds. Give as Deep IM Injection
		25 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Once, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds. Give as Deep IM Injection
	Phenergan (JE)
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures
		25 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds.
	metoclopramide
		10 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron and phenothiazine ineffective; avoid in patients > 65 y/o.
		10 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron and phenothiazine ineffective; avoid in patients > 65 y/o.
Patient Care

	Notify MD
		If patient develops itching
		if no results from enema.

Pain Constipation Nausea Protocol > 65 Geriatric E
Medications
		Select only one medication in each category(NOTE)*
Mild Pain
	acetaminophen
		1,000 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H-Sch, T;N
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3; Consider IV Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) if NPO.
		1,000 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3; Consider IV Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) if NPO.
		1,000 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H-Sch, T+1;N
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3; Consider IV Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) if NPO.
	acetaminophen 10 mg/mL intravenous solution
		1,000 mg, Solution-Injection, IVPB, Q8H, T;N, duration: 3 Dose(s)/Time(s)
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3.
Moderate Pain
	oxyCODONE
		2.5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6
	traMADol
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; Screen for drug interactions (e.g.SSRI), and adjust dose for CrCl<30ml/min; avoid use if history of seizures.
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
Severe Pain
	oxyCODONE
		5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10.
	traMADol
		50 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10; screen for drug interactions (e.g.SSRI), and adjust dose for CrCl<30ml/min; avoid use if history of seizures.
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
		Opiate Reversal(NOTE)*
	Narcan
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q2MIN, PRN for see comment
			Comment: If patient has received opiate agents in the past 24 hours and/or if patient becomes somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate is 10 or less per minute.  RN may administer naloxone prior to contacting MD.  Notify MD immediately upon administration of naloxone.  May give 0.2mg every 2 min up to 1mg total dose.
PRN Discomfort
	trolamine salicylate 10% topical cream
		1 appl, Cream, TOPICAL, TID, PRN for discomfort
			Comment: Apply to affected area.
	menthol-methyl salicylate topical
		1 appl, Cream, TOPICAL, TID, PRN for discomfort
			Comment: Apply to affected area.
	lidocaine 4% topical patch
		1 patch, Patch, TransDERMAL, DAILY
	lidocaine Patch Removal
		Patch Removal, Patch, TransDERMAL, QHS
	Medication patch site check
		T;N+720, Q12H
Constipation
	senna 8.6 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, BY MOUTH, BID, PRN for constipation
			Comment: Hold for loose stools
	MiraLax oral powder for reconstitution
		17 gm, Packet, By Mouth, BID
			Comment: Hold for loose stools.  Mix in 6oz juice or water.
	Dulcolax
		10 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If other agents ineffective or if patient NPO.
	Fleet Enema 19 gm-7 gm rectal enema
		1 EA, Enema, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If suppository ineffective.
	Enema-Administer
		Tap water, Q1H, see comment
			Comment: If suppository ineffective.
Nausea Vomiting
	ondansetron
		4 mg, Tablet-Disintegrating, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
		4 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: If unable to take by mouth.

PCA hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
IV Solutions

	Sodium Chloride 0.9%
		500 mL, IV, 20 ml/hr
			Comment: If no current IV fluid order.
Medications
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	Dilaudid Injectable
		0.5 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Once, PRN, see comment, Routine, 2 hr
			Comment: May give as loading dose or if PCA pump not immediately available.
	HYDROmorphone 0.2 mg/mL PCA 50mL Standard IV
		Continuous Dose (mg/hr) 0 - 0.2 mg/hr, Patient Admin Bolus (mg) 0.1 - 0.2 mg, Lockout Interval (min) = 10, 4-hour Limit (mg) 3 mg, Nurse Admin Bolus (mg) 0.2 mg breakthrough pain, Nurse Admin Bolus Freq 1 hr, 50 mL, PCA IV, PCA
			Comment: Adjust to patient's documented individual pain goal.  For continuous dosing, begin with no basal for mild/moderate pain; 0.1mg/hr for severe pain; adjust rate by 0.1mg/hr q30min up to a maximum of 0.2mg/hr as needed for moderate or severe pain (pain score>3) and down 0.1mg/hr q30 min as needed for mild or moderate.  DC basal rate if dose required is less than 0.1mg/hr (side effects present) and use patient controlled dosing only.  For patient controlled dose, start at 0.1mg for mild/moderate pain adjust by 0.1mg q30min up to a maximum of 0.2mg, For patient controlled dose, start at 0.2mg for severe pain and adjust by 0.1mg down q30 min as needed for mild or moderate pain. Dose adjustment of EITHER the continuous or patient administered dose may occur every 30 minutes, do not adjust both continuous or PCA dose at the same time (exception for comfort care patients)-  Stop PCA for 1 hour if patient develops respiratory depression (respiratory quality is shallow, respiratory rate is < or = 12 bpm), RASS -2, patient is lethargic, frequently drowsy or drifts off to sleep during conversation.  Do not resume PCA unless RASS 0 to -1, RR > or = 12bpm and normal depth, alert.  Consider oxygen protocol.  -  When decreasing or resuming PCA infusion after holding, discontinue basal if running, and restart patient controlled dose at 0.1mg.-  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < or = 10 or RASS -3 to -5  and/or systolic blood pressure < 90mm Hg.  Do not resume PCA without MD order.
		10 mg, EVERY BAG
	End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) Monitoring
		T;N, Q6H-Sch
			Comment: while on PCA
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	Dilaudid Injectable
		0.5 mg, Injection, IV Push, Once, PRN, see comment, Routine, 2 hr
			Comment: May give as loading dose or if PCA pump not immediately available.
	HYDROmorphone 0.2 mg/mL PCA 50mL Standard IV
		Continuous Dose (mg/hr) No basal rate, Patient Admin Bolus (mg) 0.1 - 0.2 mg, Lockout Interval (min) = 10, 4-hour Limit (mg) 3 mg, Nurse Admin Bolus (mg) 0.2 mg breakthrough pain, Nurse Admin Bolus Freq 1 hr, 50 mL, PCA IV, PCA
			Comment: STANDARD-NO BASAL.  .Adjust to patient's documented individual pain goal. Start patient controlled dose at 0.1mg for mild/moderate pain, and adjust by 0.1mg up to a maximum of 0.2mg or down q30min as needed for moderate or severe pain (pain score >3), Start patient controlled dose at 0.2mg for severe pain and adjust down by 0.1mg q30min as needed for mild/moderate pain.-  Stop PCA for 1 hour if patient develops respiratory depression (respiratory quality is shallow, respiratory rate is < or = 12 bpm), RASS -2, patient is lethargic, frequently drowsy or drifts off to sleep during conversation.  Do not resume PCA unless RASS 0 to -1, RR > or = 12bpm and normal depth, alert.  Consider oxygen protocol.  -  When decreasing or resuming PCA infusion after holding, restart patient controlled dose at 0.1mg.-  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < or = 10 or RASS -3 to -5  and/or systolic blood pressure < 90mm Hg.  Do not resume PCA without MD order.
		10 mg, EVERY BAG
	End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) Monitoring
		T;N, Q6H-Sch
			Comment: while on PCA
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	Dilaudid Injectable
		0.3 mg, IV Push, Once, PRN, see comment, Routine, 2 hr
			Comment: May give as loading dose or if PCA pump not immediately available.
	HYDROmorphone 0.2 mg/mL PCA 50mL Standard IV
		Continuous Dose (mg/hr) No basal rate, Patient Admin Bolus (mg) 0.1 - 0.2 mg, Lockout Interval (min) = 15, 4-hour Limit (mg) 2 mg, Nurse Admin Bolus (mg) 0.2 mg breakthrough pain, Nurse Admin Bolus Freq 1 hr, 50 mL, PCA IV, PCA
			Comment: HIGH RISK PROTOCOL. Adjust to patient's documented individual pain goal. Start at 0.1mg and adjust by 0.1mg q30min to a maximum of 0.2mg as needed for moderate or severe pain (pain score >3). -  Stop PCA for 1 hour if patient develops respiratory depression (respiratory quality is shallow, respiratory rate is < or = 12 bpm), RASS -2, patient is lethargic, frequently drowsy or drifts off to sleep during conversation.  Do not resume PCA unless RASS 0 to -1, RR > or = 12bpm and normal depth, alert.  Consider oxygen protocol.  -  When decreasing or resuming PCA infusion after holding,, and restart patient controlled dose at 0.1mg.-  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < or = 10 or RASS -3 to -5  and/or systolic blood pressure < 90mm Hg.  Do not resume PCA without MD order
		10 mg, EVERY BAG
	End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) Monitoring
		T;N, Q6H-Sch
			Comment: while on PCA
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	Dilaudid Injectable
		1 mg, Injection, IV Push, Once, PRN, see comment, Routine, 2 hr
			Comment: May give as loading dose or if PCA pump not immediately available.
	HYDROmorphone 0.2 mg/mL PCA 50mL Standard IV
		Continuous Dose (mg/hr) 0.3 - 0.6 mg/hr, Patient Admin Bolus (mg) 0.1 - 0.5 mg, Lockout Interval (min) = 10, 4-hour Limit (mg) 4 mg, Nurse Admin Bolus (mg) 0.3 mg breakthrough pain, Nurse Admin Bolus Freq 1 hr, 50 mL, PCA IV, PCA
			Comment: OPIATE TOLERANT PROTOCOL. Adjust to patient's documented individual pain goal. Start at 0.3mg/hr and adjust dose by 0.1mg/hr up to a maximum of 0.6mg/hr q30min as needed for moderate or severe pain (pain score >3) and down by 0.1mg/hr q30min as needed for mild or moderate pain; Patient controlled dose start at 0.2mg and increase by 0.1mg q30min up to a maximum of 0.5mg as needed for moderate or severe pain (pain score >3) or decrease by 0.1mg q30min as needed for mild or moderate pain. Dose adjustment of EITHER the continuous or patient administered dose may occur every 30 minutes do not adjust both continuous or PCA dose at the same time (exception for comfort care patients) - Stop PCA for 1 hour if patient develops respiratory depression (respiratory quality is shallow, respiratory rate is < or = 12 bpm), RASS -2, patient is lethargic, frequently drowsy or drifts off to sleep during conversation.  Do not resume PCA unless RASS 0 to -1, RR > or = 12bpm and normal depth, alert.  Consider oxygen protocol.  -  When decreasing or resuming PCA infusion after holding, discontinue basal if running, and decrease patient controlled dose at 0.2mg.-  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < or = 10 or RASS -3 to -5  and/or systolic blood pressure < 90mm Hg.  Do not resume PCA without MD order.
		10 mg, EVERY BAG
	End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) Monitoring
		T;N, Q6H-Sch
			Comment: while on PCA
	Narcan
		0.1 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q5MIN, PRN, see comment
			Comment: Until desired response.  Follow with 10 mL NaCl Flush, for patients who are somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli, RASS -3 to -5, or for respiratory rate less than or equal to 10/minute, notify physician while on PCA protocol.
Patient Care
	PCA Assessment
		T;N, Q15MIN, 4, Dose(s)/Time(s)
			Comment: Assessment to include vital signs, pain, RASS, resp rate, resp pattern, pump settings, and ETCO2 if appropriate.  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < 10 or systolic BP < 90
		T;N+60, Q1H, 4, Dose(s)/Time(s)
			Comment: Assessment to include vital signs, pain, RASS, resp rate, resp pattern, pump settings, and ETCO2 if appropriate. Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < 10 or systolic BP < 90
		T;N+420, Q2H-Sch
			Comment: Assessment to include vital signs, pain, RASS, resp rate, resp pattern, pump settings, and ETCO2 if appropriate. Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < 10 or systolic BP < 90
		T;N
			Comment: ongoing, with any patient controlled dose, basal rate change or nurse administered bolus. Assessment to include vital signs, pain, RASS, resp rate, resp pattern and pump settings. If resp rate <10, or SBP <90 reassess patient q15min x4, then q1h x4, then q2h.  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < 10 or systolic BP < 90
		T;N
	Notify MD
		T;N, if patient is on benzodiazepines (lorazepam, midazolam, diazepam etc.)
		T;N, if respirations </= 10, or  systolic BP < 90.
		T;N, if pain increases or unable to wean in 12 hr
		T;N, if ETCO2 greater than 50
	PCA Parameters
		T;N
			Comment: Stop PCA for 1 hour if patient develops respiratory depression (respiratory quality is shallow, respiratory rate is < or = 12 bpm), RASS -2, patient is lethargic, frequently drowsy or drifts off to sleep during conversation.  Do not resume PCA unless RASS 0 to -1, RR < or = 12bpm and normal depth, alert.  Consider oxygen protocol.  Discontinue PCA & protocol if patient somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate < or = 10 or RASS -3 to -5  and/or systolic blood pressure < 90mm Hg.  Do not resume PCA without MD order.
		T;N
			Comment: Do not initiate any PCA (continuous or patient administered doses) in patients with sleep apnea (OSA) without verbal verification from physician.  Basal (continuous) PCA dosing should not be used for patients with history of sleep apnea (OSA), or respiratory problems (lung disease, heart failure). Do not use patient controlled doses of PCA unless patient is fully able to understand and comply with instruction -this includes restricting use for patients with dementia, delirium, confusion. Start dosing at the lowest range possible for continuous and patient administered doses (exceptions comfort care patients, oncology patients routinely receiving opiates, chronic pain patient routinely receiving opiates), including starting with no basal rate.
	PCA weaning parameters
		T;N
			Comment: 1.  Administer oral opiate.2.  Provide patient education on weaning process3.  If a basal (continuous) rate is running, turn it off upon administration of oral opiate4.  Begin demand (patient controlled dose) wean 4hr after initial opiate dose.  Every 4hr decrease demand dose by 50% until adequate pain control is achieved (defined as a pain scale of <4 or meeting patient's goal for pain control).  Do not decrease demand below minimum dose in PCA protocol for patient controlled dosing (0.5mg morphine, 0.1mg hydromorphone)5.  If patient does not use demand dose in at least 4hr after receiving oral medication, discontinue PCA.6.  Notify MD if pain increases or unable to wean in 12hr.
Therapies
	Continuous Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Check
		T;N, BID
			Comment: RT, while on PCA

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