Authors: M Wasay K S Zaki S U Khan R Rehmani
Publish Date: 2006/12
Volume: 7, Issue: 6, Pages: 413-
Abstract
We analysed 161 patients with acute migraine in our emergency room ER to identify the use of narcotic analgesics as firstline treatment Twentyfour percent of patients were treated with opioid analgesics and 76 patients were treated with nonopioid analgesics Pain was completely relieved in 100 62 patients partially relieved in 50 31 patients and was not relieved in 11 7 patients at the time of discharge Pain relief was not related to the use of opioids vs nonopioids The treatment of acute migraine in our ER is in line with the guidelines of the Headache Societies and needs further improvementBy submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate Please note that comments may be removed without notice if they are flagged by another user or do not comply with our community guidelines
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