Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Observational pain assessment versus self-report in paediatric triage.
To examine if observational pain assessment can be used for purposes of triage in children aged >3 years. ⋯ Observational pain assessment underestimates children's perception of pain and should not be recommended in children aged >3 years. Triage has a calming effect on children.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Morphine analgesia in patients with acute appendicitis: a randomised double-blind clinical trial.
The administration of analgesics to patients with acute abdominal pain due to acute appendicitis is controversial. A study was undertaken to assess the analgesic effect of morphine in patients with acute appendicitis. ⋯ Morphine can reduce pain in patients with acute appendicitis without affecting diagnostic accuracy.