Best Evidence Topics

Paracetamol loading and reduced opiate need

Report By: Gareth Roberts - Senior Trainee in Emergency Medicine
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 1st July 2013
Last Modified: 1st July 2013
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients presenting with severe pain] dose [ a loading does of 2grams vs 1 gram of paracetamol] reduce [opiate requiements]