Timely opioid treatment lowers hospitalizations in children with sickle cell disease

Timely opioid treatment lowers hospitalizations in children with sickle cell disease

A new study has found that prompt administration of opioid pain relief in emergency departments reduces the likelihood of hospitalization for children with sickle cell disease, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.  Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that can cause severe episodes of intense pain due to blocked blood flow. While national guidelines…

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