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Nalbuphine for analgesia in patients with tenuous respiratory drive

March 31, 2026𝙟𝙤𝙨𝙝 𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙨

Josh Farkas argues IV nalbuphine is underused despite strong theoretical and clinical support, especially when respiratory drive is fragile.

note to self: use more IV nalbuphine
it's supported by robust theoretical & clinical evidence
especially useful in patients with tenuous respiratory drive
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