Evaluating the Impact of Paramedic-administered Analgesia on Pain Relief Outcomes in Prehospital Trauma Care

Authors: Faisal H. Bin Holiel, Fahad B. Alzahrani, Nayef A. Alshehry, Mohammed H. Alhallaf

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14512026

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8v8zj

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Effective pain management in prehospital trauma care is critical for improving patient outcomes. This study evaluates the effectiveness, safety, and patient satisfaction of paramedic-administered analgesia, including morphine, ketamine, and fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB), in a tertiary hospital setting.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at [Name of Tertiary Hospital] involving 325 trauma patients who received prehospital analgesia. Pain reduction, time to relief, adverse events, and patient satisfaction were analyzed.
Results: Ketamine demonstrated the greatest pain reduction (6.2 VAS points) and fastest time to relief (10 minutes), with the lowest adverse event rate (5%) and highest patient satisfaction (93%). FICB showed strong efficacy in hip fractures (5.8 VAS points), while morphine provided effective pain relief but had higher adverse event rates (10%).
Conclusions: Ketamine is highly effective and safe for severe trauma pain, while FICB is valuable for targeted pain management in specific injuries. Morphine remains useful but requires cautious application. Findings highlight the importance of evidence-based protocols to optimize prehospital analgesia

Keywords: Prehospital Trauma Care, Paramedic-Administered Analgesia, Ketamine, Morphine, Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block, Pain Management, Emergency Medical Services

Paper Id: 231861

Published On: 2023-05-09

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023

Cite This: Evaluating the Impact of Paramedic-administered Analgesia on Pain Relief Outcomes in Prehospital Trauma Care - Faisal H. Bin Holiel, Fahad B. Alzahrani, Nayef A. Alshehry, Mohammed H. Alhallaf - IJIRMPS Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14512026

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