Emergency Medicine: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2165-7548
ISSN: 2165-7548
Pasquier M
Switzerland
Research Article
Pain Management Strategies and Time Spent on Scene for Pre-Hospital Analgesia Provision in an Alpine Environment: A Retrospective Study
Author(s): Pasquier M, Eidenbenz D, Dami F, Zen Ruffinen G and Hugli OPasquier M, Eidenbenz D, Dami F, Zen Ruffinen G and Hugli O
Objective: The delivery of a safe an effective analgesia is a core principle and a priority of prehospital care. Analgesia in hostile environments (mountain settings, etc.) presents various challenges, and the benefit-risk ratio of the procedure should be evaluated. The objective of this study was to examine pain management strategies and the time spent on scene for analgesia provisions in an alpine environment. Methods: We undertook a retrospective study from a single physician-staffed helicopter emergency medical service in the Swiss Alps. Patients with isolated limb injuries were included. We examined the choice and route of analgesic medication, patient monitoring, medical co-treatments and time delays during the rescue mission. Results: Analgesia was provided to 657 (57%) of the 1156 included patients. Fentanyl was most commonly administered followed by ketamine, with or withou.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7548.1000360