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Opioid administration in the prehospital setting for patients sustaining traumatic injuries: An evaluation of national emergency medical services data.
Abstract
Despite concerns about long-term dependence, opioids remain the mainstay of treatment for acute pain from traumatic injuries. Additionally, early pain management has been associated with improved long-term outcomes in injured patients. We sought to identify the patterns of prehospital pain management across the United States.