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Papers: 2 Sep 2023 - 8 Sep 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Clinical


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Inflammation/Inflammatory, Psychological/Comorbidities


2023 Sep 03


CJEM


37661245

Pain management in adult patients with sickle cell disease in the emergency department: how does current practice compare with existing standards of care?

Authors

Gulilat M, Tunji-Ajayi L, Thompson S, Poku MP, Appiah-Boateng R, Navarro N, Sheikh H, Hulme J, Bryan J

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder with a natural course punctuated by acute complications including painful vaso-occlusive episodes. The objectives were: (1) to determine what proportion of patients with SCD receive opioids within 30 min of triage as recommended by the current clinical recommendations and quality standard; and (2) to identify facilitators to timely opioid administration for patients with SCD.