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Pethidine versus morphine in patients presenting with Biliary colic?

Report By: Dr. Sherif Awad - SHO in Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Hope Hospital, Salford, Manchester
Date Submitted: 31st October 2002
Last Modified: 4th November 2002
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients presenting with probable Biliary Colic], is [pethidine better than morphine] in regard to [safety]?