Originally published in our sister publication, Pain Medicine News.
New Orleans—Elderly trauma patients, an ever-increasing population, may experience just as much pain control from oral medication as from IV acetaminophen, according to new research.
“Rib fractures are the most common chest injuries in patients over the age of 65, and pain is the most common symptom after rib fracture. We wanted to see if oral acetaminophen was as effective at controlling pain as IV