Toradol

(Ketorolac)

 

GCEMS Protocol:

 

  • Adult\ Ped Pain Management

 

Indications:

 

  • Severe pain in selective situations

 

Contraindications:

 

  • Known hypersensitivity
  • patients with advanced renal impairment
  • patients at risk for renal failure due to volume depletion.

 

Side Effects:

 

  • No side effects have occurred except with overdoses

 

Adult:

 

  • 15 mg IV\ 30 mg IM

 

 

Pediatric:

 

  • 2 years of age or older only
  • 0.5 mg\kg, max of 15 mg IV\30 mg IM