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Randomized Clinical Trial of Intravenous Acetaminophen as an Analgesic Adjunct for Older Adults With Acute Severe Pain.

Author: AtaAshar, BijurPolly E, CampbellCaron, ChangAndrew K, ChertoffAndrew, GallagherE John, PearlmanScott, RestivoAndrew, WhiteDeborah

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch funding provided by the NIH to external research institutions and researchers.

Overview

Adding IV acetaminophen to IV hydromorphone for acute severe pain in older adults did not provide statistically or clinically superior pain relief compared to hydromorphone alone within the first hour of treatment.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVES: Older adults are at risk for undertreatment of pain. We examined intravenous (IV) acetaminophen as an analgesic adjunct to IV opioids in the care of older emergency department (ED) patients with acute severe pain. METHODS: This was a randomized clinical trial conducted in two EDs in the...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30118582

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Randomized Clinical Trial of Intravenous Acetaminophen as an Analgesic Adjunct for Older Adults With Acute Severe Pain

This research explores the use of intravenous acetaminophen as an analgesic adjunct for older adults with acute severe pain. It's like navigating a desert landscape with a painful ailment, where researchers are searching for the most effective way to alleviate suffering. The researchers conducted a clinical trial to determine if intravenous acetaminophen, given in addition to opioids, could provide better pain relief for older adults.

Exploring Analgesic Adjuncts for Older Adults

The researchers found that the addition of intravenous acetaminophen to opioids did not significantly improve pain relief compared to opioids alone. This is like discovering that a certain oasis is not as fruitful as expected.

Importance of Effective Pain Management for Older Adults

This research highlights the need for continued research to find effective pain management strategies for older adults. It's a reminder that the desert of pain can be challenging to navigate, requiring ongoing exploration for better solutions.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research underscores the importance of finding the right pain management approach for older adults. It's like discovering a new oasis, offering a refreshing solution to a common health challenge.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-02-17
  2. Date Revised 2020-04-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30118582

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

NIHMS985907

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