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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
Extended emergency care for painful conditions
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Abstract:
Painful conditions are a common cause for visits to emergency departments. Appropriate therapy often consists of sedating medications followed by a period of observation that is beneficial in assessing their effect. The cause of abdominal pain is frequently elusive, requiring prolonged testing and re-examination. Observation is particularly beneficial in assessing this condition, while certain other painful conditions are not suitable for emergency observation because of the need for prolonged treatment.
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