Abstracts In Urgent Care: November, 2007

Effectiveness of Oxycodone, Ibuprofen, or the Combination in the Initial Management of Orthopedic Injury-Related Pain in Children Key point: Oxycodone, ibuprofen, and the combination all provide effective and similar analgesia for mild-to-moderate orthopedic injuries in children. Ibuprofen, alone, is a legitimate and effective choice. Citation: Koller DM, Myers AB, Lorenz D, et al. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2007;23(9):627-633. Orthopedic injuries comprise a majority of the indications for analgesia in the emergency department. Oxycodone and ibuprofen have …

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