Pain Management of Common Chief Complaints in the ED
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain–United States, 2016. Pain can be improved or exacerbated with meals.
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