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IV Titrated Morphine vs Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen for pain relief of lower extremity fractures in ED
December 2018
IV Titrated Morphine vs Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen for pain relief of lower extremity fractures in ED
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intravenous morphine titration vs. oral hydrocodone/acetaminophen for adults with lower extremity displaced fracture in an emergency department setting: A randomized controlled trial
Exp Ther Med. 2018 Oct;16(4):3674-3679.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
166 patients, between 18-65 years old and presenting with displaced lower extremity fractures, were randomized to receive either hydrocodone/acetaminophen or titrated IV morphine for the treatment of pain upon entering the emergency department. Outcomes measured include pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale; VAS) following treatment, pain (VAS) before and during skeletal traction, and the incidenc...
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