Morphine and respiration
Common Questions and Answers about Morphine and respiration
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But the activity that goes on 24 * 7 is respiration and so contributes majorly to this shift. In case of hyperventilation too much of O2 OR too less CO2, both resulting in the same thing ie. increased body alkalinity and then a host of above mentioned ailments occur.
Factors affecting respiration :
1. Posture
2. Chest wall, diaphragm , ZOA mechanics. Pattern of breathing wrt body structures
3. Nature of breathing
4. Tissue health and strength
5. Metabolism
6. activities of daily life.
7.
Both are opioid analgesics, meaning they have a high affinity to the opioid receptor in the nervous system that reduces pain, respiration, constricts the pupil of the eye, causes constipation, and all other side-effects associated with opioid medications.
The reason why different opioids are more or less effective in treating pain is due to how well that individual metabolizes and responds to those metabolites.
Central sleep apneas are caused due disorders or lesions in the brain. The peripheral system does not get the right impulses for respiration and hence the stoppage of respiration. As a result the person is aroused from sleep. Regards.
Respiratory depression from opioids is manifested by a reduced urge to breathe and a decreased rate of respiration, often associated with a “sighing” pattern of breathing (deep breaths separated by abnormally long pauses). Carbon dioxide (CO2) retention from opioid-induced respiratory depression can exacerbate the sedating effects of opioids.
Yes, it will have quite an effect on her respirations but the cancer will also have an effect on the respiration and weakness. If it were one of my family members, I would not hold back on the pain meds. Does Hospice have a role in her care? If so, can you consult them as to the amount of medication she is receiving? You do not want to overdose her but at the same time, you do not want her to suffer.
The reduced respiration ability can cause the heart to beat faster, and the additional stress on the heart can cause an enlargement of the left ventrical to compensate. Also, there can be a crowding out effect where the hernia can push against the bottom of the heart that would also stress the anatomy of the heart.
Thanks for sharing, and take care.
I remember finishing a cycling or speed skating event, situations where heart rates could be over 200bpm, and as my respiration slowed, it became quickly apparent that while my breathing slowed, my heart rate was a steady 220 or so. So yeah, while jumping to 'hyperspace' from a resting pulse is very obvious, an SVT event at high respiration and heart rates might not be so noticible. For me, I couild function just fine and never felt like I might pass out.
Normally the anxiety resolves itself within a few weeks but this time it has persisted and continues on. Could it be caused by the morphine? This is my thought but the pharmacist said he didn't think it was.
Also my doctor is suggesting 8 tylenol a day to replace the morphine. I am so skeptical of it being adequate though I know I can manage less than the 60 mg of morphine now. What are your thoughts?
I have seen tons of specialists and no medical treatment has worked out yet.
The problem is that I can't relax because when I breath deeply that hurts. My sleep has degraded a lot too.
I am not sure what the circumstances are that surround your situation, but I do know that strokes are caused by a blood clot or a brain bleed. My mom just had 2 strokes and they actually gave her a morphine pump for her head because it hurt so bad. I do not think they would have done that if there was a chance it would cause more strokes. Keep doing your research though, I guess you never know!
Well the legs require a tremendous amount of blood during exercise and I am sure having a low EF likely doesn't help accommodate that. Your blood is likely adequately oxygenated and hence the parts of your endocrine and nervous systems that regulate respiration aren't effected, but the increased demand in terms of flow isn't there in the legs.
It appears that there is no structural pathology identified by available image sudies. Is aiw way patent? Do you have a paradoxical respiration? Seeing a respiration specialist is advised.
Vital signs are a clear indication of heart attack. Rapid heart rate, impaired respiration, and increased blood pressure, etc.
I am in my early 70s and having frequent hot flashes since going off my HRT in Mid May. I am taking some natural stuff but just started it. The name is Harmony by Dr. Lark. Just started it, so no results yet.
However, something strange--I do not perspire--the non perspiring has been going on for at least 2 yrs. Odd. Anybody else have that?
I have had chronic pain and some pulmonary problems along with mild pulmonary hypertension. I recently had a echocardiogram which showed "dialated IVC without collapse during respiration".
In addition, I have some serious de-saturation during sleep I have to use oxygen 3L at night. My last sleep study showed no obstruction. I have read that "dialated IVC without collapse during respiration" is a marker for poor prognosis.
Morphine is a terrible one to quit ct....and I doubt that the Doc would want to prescribe enough Norco's to do the job...make certain the taper is long and slow....nausea and vomiting are solid w/d symptoms. Stay well hydrated unless you like your fluid I.V. - most of the MS prescribed outpatient these days is MSContin - morphine sulfate continuos release.
He was very nice and helpful. He gave me morphine extended release 30mg tables and I need to take those 3x a day. I asked him about pregnancy and this medication. He said that there is always a chance of compilations. He said he has seen several patients that have gotten pregnant on this medication, some have tapered off of it and some continued to stay in this medication.
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