Most Ambulance Services don't which is why the tend to titrate the drug over
2 minutes. Having said all that, they should be carrying Narcan to
counteract any Nalbuphine used.
Mark.
-----Original Message-----
From: Iain McNeil <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 14 January 1998 22:16
Subject: OPIATES IN AMBULANCE SERVICE
>My local Ambulance Service has just issued Nalbuphine(Nubain) to its
>paramedics for use in patients with chest pain and isolated limb trauma.
>They do not use an anti -emetic.
>
>Is this safe practice?
>
>Iain
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