Paramedic analgesia comparing ketamine and morphine in trauma (PACKMaN): a randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trialResearch in context

Summary: Background: Paramedics frequently administer analgesic medications for pain following trauma. Morphine is the most commonly administered strong analgesic. However, it may not be the best option as it may lower blood pressure, depress respiration and there is a risk of dependency. Ketamine...

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Published in:	The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Main Authors:	Michael A. Smyth, Hannah Noordali, Kath Starr, Joyce Yeung, Ranjit Lall, Felix Michelet, Gordon Fuller, Stavros Petrou, Alison Walker, Zoe Green, Rebecca McLaren, Elisha Miller, Duncan Buckley, Gavin D. Perkins
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Pain Analgesia Ketamine Morphine Ambulance Paramedic
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776225000572