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Comparing Lumbar Epidural Analgesia vs Standard Pain Management for Lower Limb Trauma Pain
January 2025
Comparing Lumbar Epidural Analgesia vs Standard Pain Management for Lower Limb Trauma Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
On-Arrival Lumbar Epidural Analgesia for Lower Limb Trauma Pain in Emergency Care: A Superiority Randomized Controlled Trial.
Cureus. 2024 Feb 21;16(2):e54622.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Three hundred fifty-six patients with lower limb trauma were randomized to receive either epidural analgesia (ELETRA) (n=157) or standard pain management (n=160). The primary outcome was pain relief, measured by a visual analog scale (VAS), with secondary outcomes including stress markers (CRP, IL-6, and cortisol), hemodynamic stability, adverse effects, and patient satisfaction. Outcomes were ass...
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