Frequency of persistent opioid use six months after exposure to IV opioids in the ED. A prospective cohort study

As rates of opioid use disorder in the general population have increased, some have questioned whether IV opioids should be used routinely for treatment of acute severe pain in the ED.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 13, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Eddie Irizarry, Rachel Cho, Andrew Williams, Michelle Davitt, Jesse Baer, Caron Campbell, Alexis Cortijo-Brown, Benjamin W. Friedman Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research