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Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Confidence interval

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Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Ketamine for Acute Pain Management in the Emergency Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yee Sin Seak, Junainah Nor, Tuan Hairulnizam Tuan Kamauzaman, A Arithra, Md Asiful Islam
Journal of Clinical Medicine Summary & key facts 2021 27 citations

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled seven randomized trials with 1760 adults seen in emergency departments (search to 21 May 2021). It found no clear difference in short-term pain scores between intranasal (IN) ketamine and IV analgesics or placebo at 5, 15, 25, 30, and 60 minutes. The need for…

Anesthesia and Pain Management Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
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