Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effect on morphine requirement of early administration of oral acetaminophen versus acetaminophen/tramadol combination in acute pain.
To evaluate the effect on opioid requirement of pain treatment starting at triage, and to evaluate satisfaction in emergency department (ED) patients with acute pain. ⋯ Oral tramadol/acetaminophen combination administered early in triage was associated with a decrease in intravenous morphine requirement and increase in satisfaction among ED patients with acute pain when compared with patients taking acetaminophen. No significant increase in side effects was found. This intervention may be considered in EDs with an aim of similar benefits.