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2026 19 Mar

Opioids are widely used in ICU care, but they are not interchangeable. Differences in pharmacology between agents such as fentanyl, morphine, and hydromorphone become clinically important in critically ill patients, particularly in the presence of organ dysfunction, prolonged infusions, and ventilator management. Research by Hannah Wunsch pre1Read more

2015 16 Jun

A simple yes/no question could be an effective tool to help patients decide for themselves whether their pain is adequately controlled, according to researchers conducting a study to evaluate the efficacy of a new evidence-based protocol to treat acute, severe pain in emergency department patients.   Simply asking the question, "Do you want more p1Read more