Protocolized vs Nonprotocolized Treatment of Adult ED Patients With Acute Severe Pain
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Patients treated with protocolized pain management (1 mg of IV hydromorphone followed by an
additional 1 mg IV hydromorphone if the patient wants more) will have better pain relief and
no more adverse events than patients receiving non-protocolized pain management.