New Nasal Spray Offers Effective Pain Relief for Children in ER
A recent medical study has identified a nasal spray containing a combination of the analgesics sufentanil and ketamine as a promising option for managing moderate to severe pain in children visiting emergency departments. This method offers a non-invasive and efficient alternative to traditional pain relief procedures.
According to a statement issued by the European Society for Emergency Medicine, the study was conducted by researchers from the Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. The research involved a cohort of 155 children, aged between one and 17, to evaluate the effectiveness of the spray in providing analgesia during emergency treatment.
Statistical analysis of the study results indicated that 54 percent of the participating children reached low pain levels just 15 minutes after the administration of the spray. This figure rose to 88 percent within 30 minutes, with the analgesic effect lasting for at least one hour.
Regarding safety, researchers monitored side effects ranging from mild to moderate in some children, including nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and sensations related to the taste of the medication. The research team confirmed that no serious adverse reactions were recorded in connection with this treatment.
Intranasal pain relief methods are gaining significant importance in emergency care settings due to their ability to deliver medication rapidly into the bloodstream without the need for needles or painful intravenous procedures. This advantage is particularly vital for children who may suffer from needle phobia or for those who are difficult to manage during the administration of traditional medical treatments.
These findings highlight new prospects for utilizing non-intravenous techniques in medical emergencies. The researchers underscored the necessity for further, more extensive studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this approach on a wider scale, ensuring the delivery of more comfortable medical care for children in emergency conditions.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
