Tag pain relief

Hydromorphone use in ED

SCGHED Education Toxicology 340

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…

CME 26/02/15 – Opioid free ED?

Here is Hassan’s talk “Opioid free ED?” that reminds us of the analgesic alternatives to opiates and the opiate medications with less abuse potential. Note: the above talk contains clickable links to several studies comparing the effectiveness of different analgesics in certain…