Evaluation of the Effects of Ketorolac 15mg IV Versus 30mg IV on Duration of Analgesia in Patients Who Present to the Emergency Department With Renal Colic
Hackensack Meridian Health
Summary
This is a prospective interventional study examining the effect of ketorolac at doses of 15mg versus 30 mg for duration of analgesia in emergency department patients with suspected renal colic.
Description
Pain is a common emergency department complaint. With various types of analgesics available, the optimal drug is one that provides adequate pain management with minimal side effects. The goal is to effectively treat the patient while maintaining adequate flow in the emergency department. In cases of moderate to severe pain in emergency departments, opioids have been the gold standard.1 Opiates, such as morphine, are associated with side effects that can be distressing to the patient, as well as, costly to the department. Prescribing opiates includes a reluctance in administering sufficient opi…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Patients will be included if they present to the Emergency Department with (all of the following): * Adult emergency department patients \< 65 years old * One or more of the following common ED chief complaints associated with the suspected diagnosis of renal colic. These chief complaints include but are not limited to: flank pain, back pain, abdominal pain, left and/or right lower quadrant pain, and/or pelvic pain * Pain score of 4 or greater on the 0-10 NRS * Determination of treatment with IV ketorolac Exclusion Criteria: Patients will be excluded if any of the follo…
Interventions
- DrugKetorolac
IV Ketorolac for pain
Location
- Hackensack Univarsity medical CenterHackensack, New Jersey