How Do You Remove A Fentanyl Patch?
Fentanyl is a patch medication that is placed on the arm or upper back to supply the patient with a continual stream of pain alleviation. The medication is absorbed through the skin. Fentanyl is used for patients with moderate to severe pain. It’s also used on patients who have chronic, non-stop pain. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid, so it needs to be removed carefully, especially if removed by a caregiver who has no opioid tolerance. Grab a corner of the Fentanyl patch. Pull the patch firmly off the skin. If you pull it too slowly, the adhesive will hurt the patient. If you pull the patch off quickly, only a slight sting is felt. Clean the area of the arm where the patch was attached with warm water and soap. This area still has medication on it, and most people need a new patch applied. Leaving the medication on the skin and applying a new patch can cause an overdose. Fold the Fentanyl patch in half. Ensure no corners that were attached to the skin are exposed. These areas still have m
