The American journal of emergency medicine
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparative efficacy of therapeutics for traumatic musculoskeletal pain in the emergency setting: A network meta-analysis.
Musculoskeletal pain control is essential in the management of trauma patients in the emergency department (ED). Here, we performed a network meta-analysis of the use of analgesics to manage traumatic musculoskeletal pain. ⋯ NSAIDs were the most effective medications for treating traumatic musculoskeletal pain, and combination therapies may not have advantages in the ED setting.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Intravenous magnesium sulfate vs. morphine sulfate in relieving renal colic: A randomized clinical trial.
Renal colic emerging from renal stone is virtually the most severe pain which is experienced. Intravenous infusion of morphine sulfate is known as a usual treatment for the disease. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of magnesium sulfate vs morphine sulfate in renal colic relief as for analgesic effect as well as lack of morphine sulfate side effects when using magnesium sulfate. ⋯ In this study, we concluded that administration of intravenous 50 mg/kg magnesium sulfate could be as effective as morphine in reducing renal colic without any further complications.
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Meta Analysis
The efficacy of ginger for the treatment of migraine: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
The efficacy of ginger for migraine remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of ginger versus placebo on treatment in migraine patients. ⋯ Ginger is safe and effective in treating migraine patients with pain outcomes assessed at 2 h.
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Relatively little is known about outcomes of procedural sedation in very young children. Our objective was to examine the association between procedural sedation in young children (≤ 2 years) and the incidence of sedation-related adverse events. ⋯ Young age, specifically between 13 and 24 months, was not associated with a significant difference in the incidence of adverse events.