Trying to understand why my pain meds are ordered im vs using my iv i have.(hospice rn here - we avoid im at all times) s/p total hysterectomy here. so benefit of using im vs iv dilaudid? aren't they equal analgesia? same peak, onset, duration

Only surgeon knows: Only your surgeon knows why he ordered them IM. With IM dosing, there is some variable lag time before onset and peak. http://reference.medscape.com/drug/dilaudid-hydromorphone-343313 You will recover faster from surgery the sooner you are able to get off IV/IM pain medications and start walking and using oral medications. Maybe your surgeon is giving them IM to encourage you to switch to oral