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Oral morphine protocol for sickle cell crisis pain

C Conti1, E Tso, B Browne

  • 1University of Maryland Medical Center, USA.

Maryland Medical Journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

An oral morphine protocol significantly reduced emergency department visits and hospital admissions for patients experiencing sickle cell anemia pain crises. This approach offers effective pain management for vaso-occlusive events.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Sickle cell anemia is characterized by painful vaso-occlusive crises.
  • Managing sickle cell pain crises can be challenging for patients and healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral morphine protocol for treating sickle cell crisis pain.
  • To assess the impact of the protocol on emergency department utilization.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of nine patients with sickle cell pain was conducted.
  • Emergency department visits were analyzed for 12 months before and after protocol implementation.

Main Results:

  • The oral morphine protocol led to a significant decrease in emergency department visits.
  • Total hours spent in the emergency department and hospital admission rates were substantially reduced (P < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • The oral morphine protocol is an effective tool for managing sickle cell crisis pain.
  • Consistent oral analgesia can be achieved, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare resource utilization.

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