Pain is one of the most prevalent presenting complaints to the emergency department (ED). Effective pain management remains an important responsibility of emergency physicians; however, significant variation in prescribing practices is seen and pain is often poorly managed . The appropriate selection and escalation of analgesic therapy requires a systematic approach, guided by evidence-based frameworks.
Tapentadol use for pain management in St Luke’s General Hospital Emergency Department
Authors' Names: Dr Carolina Anthea Nicolaou, Dr Justin Fernandes Coelho
7 May 2026
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Ioli Vavetsi