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PCA vs routine care for pain management of traumatic injuries in ED and hospital ward
October 2015
PCA vs routine care for pain management of traumatic injuries in ED and hospital ward
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
PAin SoluTions In the Emergency Setting (PASTIES)—patient controlled analgesia versus routine care in emergency department patients with pain from traumatic injuries: randomised trial
BMJ. 2015 Jun 21;350:h2988Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
221 patients admitted to the emergency department for traumatic injuries resulting in moderate to severe pain were randomized to received either patient controlled analgesia (PCA) or standard treatment of nurse-titrated analgesia. The purpose of this study was to determine whether PCA is more effective in mitigating pain in patients with traumatic injuries compared to standard treatment. Pain scor...
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