Additive Value of Intranasal Fentanyl on Ibuprofen for Pain Management of Children with Moderate to Severe Headaches: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Dr. Boutin and the research team at Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal published a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) to study the use of intranasal fentanyl (INF) for pain relief in children presenting to their emergency department (ED) with headaches (1). INF is used increasingly in pediatric EDs for pain relief, as it is painless to administer and inexpensive. An RCT investigating its application in moderate to severe pediatric headaches is therefore clinically informative. We are in strong agreement with the authors ’ conclusion that INF should not be used for this indication and would like to advance supplementary arguments in support.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research