Practices and Predictors of Analgesic Interventions for Adults Undergoing Painful Procedures

2002115 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kathleen Puntillo · Johns Hopkins University

Lorie Rietman Wild · Johns Hopkins University

Ann B. Morris · Johns Hopkins University

Julie Stanik-Hutt · Johns Hopkins University

Carol L. Thompson · Johns Hopkins University

C. White · Johns Hopkins University

Abstract

Most patients were not intentionally medicated even though pain intensity increased during their procedure. When used, analgesic amounts were low, and combination therapy was infrequent. Clinical trials are needed to evaluate optimal pain management for patients undergoing procedures.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Management and Opioid Use Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Critical Care

Volume 11, Issue 5, pp. 415-429

DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2002.11.5.415

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