#PAP16 Archives • St.Emlyn's

JC: IN Fentanyl vs Ketamine for analgesia in PED. St Emlyn’s

How do intranasal ketamine and fentanyl compare for children with painful limb injuries? This appraisal examines a small randomised trial reporting similar pain relief but more minor adverse events with ketamine, alongside concerns about sample size, trial design and applicability across different clinical settings.

Paediatric Pain and Sedation – Tips to Change Your Practice from #EuSEM15

By Natalie May / October 19, 2015

Natalie May’s 2015 EuSEM teaching notes explore why treating children’s pain involves more than choosing a drug. The discussion brings together analgesia, preparation for procedures, communication, parental support and distraction, with particular attention to the fear and distress surrounding an emergency department visit.

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