Underdosing of opioid analgesia is a significant problem in emergency medicine. Although many dosing regimens for intravenous morphine have been studied, 0.10 mg/kg generally is recommended as an acceptable starting dose for treating patients with acute pain. Unfortunately, many physicians start much lower.ll patients received an initial dose of 0.10 mg/kg of morphine. After 30 minutes, those randomized to the higher dose received 0.05 mg/kg of morphine, while the lower-dose group received placebo.
View Full Document. 12. 12) Whereas sodium is found mainly in the extracellular fluid, most ________ is found in the intracellular fluid. A) iron B) chloride C) potassium D) magnesium Answer: C Page Ref: 997; Fig. 26.2 13. 13) Which of the following describes the distribution of sodium and potassium between cells and body fluids?
Water in the body occupies two main fluid compartments. Most fluid is in the intracellular fluid (ICF) compartment. ICF is fluid found inside of cells. The rest of our body water is in the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment. The ECF consists of plasma and interstitial fluid (IF), the fluid in the spaces between tissue cells.