A Randomized Clinical Trial of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate Versus Intravenous Morphine Sulfate for Initial Control of Pain in Children With Extremity Injuries

J. Mahar, Patrick; A. Rana, Jamal; S. Kennedy, Christopher; C. Christopher, Norman

doi:10.1097/pec.0b013e318128f80b

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A Randomized Clinical Trial of Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate Versus Intravenous Morphine Sulfate for Initial Control of Pain in Children With Extremity Injuries

Published in Pediatric Emergency Care • Aug 1, 2007

Authors:

Patrick J. Mahar

Jamal A. Rana

Christopher S. Kennedy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Extremity injury is a common condition that requires pain management in an emergency department. In pediatric patients, the most frequently used method of pain control is intravenous (IV) morphine sulfate. Oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) is a potential alternative to morphine, ...

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Medicine

Morphine

Anesthesia

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