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Papers: 16 Apr 2022 - 22 Apr 2022

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies, Pharmacology/Drug Development


2022 Apr 09


Injury

Opioid administration in the prehospital setting for patients sustaining traumatic injuries: An evaluation of national emergency medical services data.

Authors

Dalton MK, Semco RS, Ordoobadi AJ, Goralnick E, Chovanes J, Salim A, Jarman MP
Injury. 2022 Apr 09.
PMID: 35437168.

Abstract

Despite concerns about long-term dependence, opioids remain the mainstay of treatment for acute pain from traumatic injuries. Additionally, early pain management has been associated with improved long-term outcomes in injured patients. We sought to identify the patterns of prehospital pain management across the United States.