Which of the following is the most appropriate initial change to his pain regimen?
A. Add scheduled intravenous morphine and ketorolac Wrong Choice!
B. Change the epidural opioid from fentanyl to hydromorphone Correct Choice
C. Replace the epidural with a right-sided paravertebral catheter Wrong Choice!
D. Double the concentration of ropivacaine in the epidural solution and halve the rate of infusion Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial change to his pain regimen?
A. Add scheduled intravenous morphine and ketorolac Wrong Choice! B. Change the epidural opioid from fentanyl to hydromorphone Correct Choice C. Replace the epidural with a right-sided paravertebral catheter Wrong Choice! D. Double the concentration of ropivacaine in the epidural solution and halve the rate of infusion Wrong Choice!