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Paracetamol first line for musculoskeletal pain? a best BET review

Report By: Gareth Roberts - Senior Trainee in EM
Search checked by Gareth Roberts - SET
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 9th February 2014
Last Modified: 9th February 2014
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [children with MSK injuries] should [paracetamol or ibuprofen] be used first line for the [treatment of pain]