Preventing Opioid Addiction: Treating Acute Pain Safely - Frankly Speaking EP 51 - a podcast by Pri-Med

from 2018-01-15T05:30

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For severe, acute pain, 1000 mg of acetaminophen PLUS 400 mg of ibuprofen is as effective as acetaminophen/oxycodone, acetaminophen/hydrocodone, or acetaminophen/codeine. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about treating acute pain safely. 


 


Learning Objectives: 


  1. Review the current trial comparing Acetaminophen plus Ibuprofen to other acetaminophen/opioid combinations on pain outcomes

  2. Summarize the other data supporting this combination in children and adults

  3. Understand the path that can lead from acute pain to dependence.

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