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U of U Health to participate in pain management trial
Researchers at University of Utah Health will participate in a trial to see whether fentanyl or ketamine, administered by emergency medical service providers on the scene, is more successful in relieving pain in trauma patients before arriving at the hospital. The Prehospital Analgesia Intervention Trial, or PAIN, includes a collaborative effort of nine medical organizations led by the University of Pittsburgh. Supported by the Department of Defense, the trial will address the challenging aspects related to pain management during an emergency medical response. EMS and U of U Health ...