Abstract
Presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. New Orleans, LA
This study found that higher doses of droperidol for abdominal pain could provide more analgesic benefit without compromising patient safety. While droperidol appears effective at relieving nausea, other more cost-effective anti-emetics may be trialed first (without diphenhydramine). Droperidol appeared to provide light sedation, although most doses were low and used on patients without severe agitation (e.g. RASS ≥ 3).
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
12-2024
Recommended Citation
Hoppe, Caleb PharmD; Meeks, Sarah PharmD; Clemens, Allison PharmD; and Beckett, Robert D. Pharm D, "Drop-it like it’s hot: a droperidol medication use and efficacy evaluation in a community health system." (2024). Pharmacy Residency. 37.
https://researchrepository.parkviewhealth.org/pharmresidency/37