Impact of Age, Sex and Route of Administration on Adverse Events after Opioid Treatment in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study

BACKGROUND: The efficacy of opioids for acute pain relief in the emergency department (ED) is well recognized, but treatment with opioids is associated with adverse events ranging from minor discomforts to life-threatening events.

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Main Authors: Raoul Daoust, Jean Paquet, Gilles Lavigne, Éric Piette, Jean-Marc Chauny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/316275
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