The document discusses opioids, including their classification into natural, semi-synthetic, fully synthetic, and endogenous types. It provides examples of opioids that fall into each classification. The document also covers the clinical uses of opioids, their side effects, complications from misuse, overdose symptoms and management, neonatal withdrawal syndrome, and treatment for opioid addiction.
14. Opioid overdose in childrenOpioid overdose in children
• S/S
• 1-Respiratory depression.
• 2-Stridor.
• 3-increase oropharangeal secretions.
• 4- bradycardia.
• 5-urinary retention.
• 6-coma.
15. Overdose in children cont…Overdose in children cont…
• Pulmonary oedema is rare.
• Death is usually from
• --the aspiration of gastric contents.
• --Cardiac arrest.
• --and cerebral oedema.
16. Overdose managementOverdose management
• 1-Control of vital signs.
• 2- ABCD
• 3-Naloxone
• Dosage Adult 0.4—2mg every 2-3min
child 0.01—0.1mg every 2-3min
4-Activated charcoal or gastric lavage if the
patient is not unconscious.
25. Neonatal withdrawal SyndromeNeonatal withdrawal Syndrome
• S/S occur within the first 24 hrs and may
last up to 8 days and may include,
• Yawning.
• Sneezing.
• Decreased Moro reflex.
• Increased tendon reflexes.
• Tremor.
{ E. Moro (1874-1951)
German pediatriacian.
27. Confirmation of DiagnosisConfirmation of Diagnosis
• 1- Finding of Opioid metabolites in
mother’s or Neonate urine.
• History of mother addiction.