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SGEM#458: Hurt So Good –Ketamine Can Make the Hurt so Good – If used as an Adjunct to Opioids for Acute Pain in the Emergency Department

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Navigating Acute Pain Management in the Emergency Department

This chapter explores the difficulties emergency physicians encounter when treating acute pain, especially in patients with chronic opioid use. A case study of a cyclist illustrates the complexities of pain relief in emergency settings, revealing the limitations of conventional management strategies and the challenges posed by opioid tolerance.

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