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Fractured Pelvic Ramus. Prescribed Tylenol Hydrocodone And Morphine. Will It Help The Pain?
Last Thursday my 94 yrs. old grandmother fell and fractured her right pelvic ramus. The doctor sent her home along with prescription "Tylenol Hydrocodone" which would be fine for her pain. On Friday evening, hospice was called into our home and requested that we put her in "Respice Care." Immediately they started admitting "Morphine 10mg" for her slight pain from a dropper twice a day. She became agitated and was then administered "Lorazapam".
Before she came in she was able to eat something, now her appetite has changed gradually to her not eating to just sipping on Ensure about 1 tsp. is what she will intake.
I have stopped them from given her the Morphine is this okay and what is the next step to follow. I'm thinking once she's discharged from here which is on Wednesday 11/13/2013, I am going to admit her to the Hospital.
Before she came in she was able to eat something, now her appetite has changed gradually to her not eating to just sipping on Ensure about 1 tsp. is what she will intake.
I have stopped them from given her the Morphine is this okay and what is the next step to follow. I'm thinking once she's discharged from here which is on Wednesday 11/13/2013, I am going to admit her to the Hospital.
Sat, 16 Nov 2013
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For pubic fracture rest, traction and supportive belt will help.
analgesic that may be beneficial include
Buprenorphine . Buprenorphine is available as a sublingual or transdermal patch.
Another analgesic Oxytrex (oxycodone + ultra-low-dose
naltrexone) is a new opioid drug candidate shown here to minimize the adverse effects of long-term opioid therapy, including physical dependence.
You need to consult your doctor before starting it.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
For pubic fracture rest, traction and supportive belt will help.
analgesic that may be beneficial include
Buprenorphine . Buprenorphine is available as a sublingual or transdermal patch.
Another analgesic Oxytrex (oxycodone + ultra-low-dose
naltrexone) is a new opioid drug candidate shown here to minimize the adverse effects of long-term opioid therapy, including physical dependence.
You need to consult your doctor before starting it.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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