
Ketamine versus Fentanyl for Pain Control After Pediatric Orthopaedic Emergencies

Ketamine versus Fentanyl for Pain Control After Pediatric Orthopaedic Emergencies
Influence of ketamine versus fentanyl on pain relief for pediatric orthopedic emergencies: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
Medicine (Baltimore) . 2021 Oct 22;100(42):e27409.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials and 528 patients was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of ketamine compared to fentanyl for pediatric patients who had sustained orthopaedic emergencies. The outcomes of interest was pain relief, rescue analgesia use, nausea and vomiting and dizziness. There was no significant difference in pain relief at 15-20 minutes or at 30 minutes following ...
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