Best Evidence Topics

NSAIDS or Opioids in Renal Colic.

Report By: Oliver Booth - 4th Year Medical Student
Institution: University of Liverpool, UK
Date Submitted: 8th January 2005
Last Modified: 14th November 2007
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In an [adult patient with acute renal colic] are [parenteral NSAIDS better than parenteral opioids] in [achieving uncomplicated pain relief].