Patient was educated on how to apply Fentanyl skin patch as follows:
- Select an area of the skin where you intend to apply the Fentanyl patch.
- The skin site chosen must be flat, dry, and hairless to allow for proper absorption of Fentanyl.
- Hair on the chest can be clipped short, if needed.
- Make sure the chosen skin site has no cuts or incisions. Also, make sure the site is not inflamed.
- Clean the skin site using plain water.
- Make sure the site is completely dry before applying the patch.
- Remove the patch from the wrapper. Make sure the patch is intact and not cut or damaged.
- Apply the patch on the selected skin site and press the patch firmly with the palm of hand for 30 seconds.
- Make sure the patch is firmly adherent to the skin on all sides.