Fentanyl Explained | Paramedic School Prep

💊 Fentanyl is one of the most commonly used opioids in EMS today. It’s fast, powerful, and effective — but with important safety considerations. In this video, we’ll cover: – Drug class & mechanism (opioid agonist) – Indications: severe pain, ACS, adjunct for sedation – Dose, routes (IV/IO/IM/IN), and rapid onset – Side effects: respiratory depression, hypotension – How it differs from Morphine (faster onset, shorter duration, fewer histamine effects) 🧠 You’ll see Fentanyl in both the field and exam questions — so let’s make sure you’ve got it memorized. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for weekly EMS pharmacology reviews and real-world tips from a 911 paramedic. #paramedicschool #pharmacology #paramedictraining #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medstudent