Pain is one of the most complex and unpleasant sensory and emotional human
experiences. Pain relief continues to be a major medical challenge. The application of …

Background Urolithiasis has been a major health concern for centuries, primarily owing to
the limited treatment options in the physician's armamentarium. However, various studies …

Tramadol—an atypical opioid analgesic—has a unique pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic profile, with opioidergic, noradrenergic, and serotonergic actions …

Results Infusion of lidocaine (2-(diethylamino)-N-(2, 6-dimethylphenyl) acetamide), an
amino-amide compound, is emerging as a promising option to fill the therapeutic void for …

Results In patients with liver disease, administration of opioid analgesics should be
observed, accurately. As a general rule, lower doses of drugs should be administered at …

Background Renal colic is a disease in which a calculus obstructs the urinary tract, resulting
in severe pain do ureteric peristaltic movements. Other symptoms, such as hematuria …

Background Urinary stones are a common urologic problem that can be manifested as an
intense pain, known as renal colic. Pain control is an important intervention for the …

Pain is the root cause for the overwhelming majority of emergency department (ED) visits
worldwide. However, pain is often undertreated due to inappropriate analgesic dosing and …

Objectives. To compare the effectiveness of 3 approaches for communicating opioid risk
during an emergency department visit for a common painful condition. Methods. This …

In the Emergency Department (ED), pain is one of the symptoms that are most frequently
reported, making it one of the most significant issues for the emergency physician, but it is …