Comparing the efficacy of intravenous morphine versus ibuprofen or the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen in patients with closed limb fractures: a randomized clinical trial

Comparing the efficacy of intravenous morphine versus ibuprofen or the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen in patients with closed limb fractures: a randomized clinical trial

by , , | Jun 24, 2024 | Full Article, Journal Club, Trauma

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Nasr Isfahani M, et al. BMC Emerg Med. 2024 Jan 25;24(1):15.  Question and Methods: This triple blinded RCT of 158 patients with isolated closed limb fractures assessed pain scores at 1-hour following the administration of...

Low-dose ketamine improves pain relief in patients receiving intravenous opioids for acute pain in the emergency department: results of a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial.

by | Mar 7, 2016 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3/5                  Usefulness Score:  3.5/5   Beaudoin FL, et al. Acad Emerg Med. 2014 Nov;21(11):1193-202   Full Article   This pilot, double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial demonstrates that ketamine at...