Tramadol Use in United States Emergency Departments 2007-2018

Amidst the opioid epidemic, there has been an increasing focus on opioid utilization in U.S. emergency departments (EDs). Compared with other opioids, little is known about the use of tramadol over the past decade. Tramadol has uncertain efficacy and a concerning adverse effect profile compared with traditional opioids.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 31, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Peter M. Mullins, Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, Ali Pourmand, Jeanmarie Perrone, Lewis S. Nelson, Jesse M. Pines Tags: Pharmacology in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research