Protected: Oral opiates as discharge medications
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Hydromorphone use in ED
Due to concerns over the high addictive potential of oxycodone, hydromorphone is preferable as a discharge analgesic for strong pain in most groups (other than the elderly where oxycodone’s stimulatory effects may be beneficial). Hydromorphone Hydromorphone intravenous and tablet form…
Protected: Analgesia in the Emergency Department
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CME 24/7/14 – Tackling the Opioid Problem, Analgesic Prescribing in the Emergency Department
Here is Brad Lawther’s great talk on the problems related to opioid prescription and some suggested solutions for patients with both acute and chronic pain. In essence, we are trying to limit the prescription of oxycodone and oxycontin given the long term…