Optimizing the Treatment of Acute Pain in the Emergency Department

The American College of Emergency Physicians seeks to improve acute pain management for patients in the emergency department (ED) and recognizes the need for prompt, safe, and effective pain management. Although a very important topic, treatment of patients with chronic pain, especially those receiving hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care, is beyond the scope of this document.

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