Abstract
Background: Trauma patients are the most frequent patients admitted to the emergency department. Pain management is one of the most critical goals in these patients. This study aimed to assess the use of analgesics effect to control pain in trauma patients.
Methods: All trauma patients (72 men and 19 women) aged 18 to 80 years who were referred to the emergency department between April and August 2020 were studied. Following the primary survey, the patient’s pain was assessed using the visual analog scale, and an analgesic medication was administered based on an emergency medicine specialist’s choice. The patient’s pain level and satisfaction with pain management were assessed after half an hour. The analgesic drug was selected at the discretion of the relevant specialist, and no particular analgesic drug was considered.
Results: The average pain level in the pre-treatment group was 55 mm. After obtaining analgesia, this number was reduced to 26 mm. The type of medicine prescribed, the patient’s age and sex, the patient’s satisfaction with pain management, and the type of trauma all influenced the patient’s response to pain management. Moreover, opioid pain relief was preferred by patients over non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or paracetamol.
Conclusion: In trauma patients, analgesics have a major effect on pain management, and patient satisfaction rises as analgesia is used effectively. In most cases, NSAIDs are the medication of choice; however, opioids are prescribed for the elderly and patients with serious and intolerable pain.