Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und ihre Grenzgebiete
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Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb · Jul 2004
Case Reports[Intramuscular application of diclofenac--case report and critical consideration of a therapeutic measure].
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the phenylacetic class. It is frequently given as an intramuscular injection. ⋯ Based on a short case report about a fatal complication in the context of the i.m. administration of diclofenac, the arguments for and against the intramuscular injection of the drug are critically discussed. As a result, the administration of diclofenac as an intramuscular injection should be critically reviewed and alternatives -- as suppositories are available -- should be taken into account.
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Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb · Jul 2004
Practice Guideline Guideline[Guidelines for the assessment of pain. Version 8.3 from 9.7.2004].