TRA 3133 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Fentanyl
15 Mar 2018
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Look for flat, healthy, and if possible, smooth skin (without creases or wrinkles) on the upper part of your body (chest, back, arm). For young children, the fentanyl patch should be stuck on their back, so that it cannot be removed by the child. Before applying the patch, clean the skin thoroughly with clean water (avoid soap), and wipe dry. The skin in this area should be dry and should not be treated with creams, lotions, oils, or powders. Tear the packaging carefully along the edges with your hands, and peel it open (like the pages of a book): take out the patch. Check the condition of the patch before it is applied. A patch that is cut or damaged in any way must not be used: the patch is glued onto a larger protective sheet cut into an s-shape for easy removal. Remove half of the protective sheet from the back of the patch.
