Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialOral transmucosal fentanyl citrate versus placebo for painful dressing changes: a crossover trial.
Fentanyl is a potent opioid that is well absorbed via the oral mucosa. It can be given as an oral lozenge. The onset of analgesia is rapid and matches the pain profile observed at dressing changes. ⋯ Compared with placebo, OTFC improved analgesia during painful dressing changes without an increase in side-effects.