Analgesics and Procedural Sedation - The EM Boot Camp Course

Explore a comprehensive lecture on analgesics and procedural sedation in emergency medicine. Delve into pain management techniques, from nonpharmacologic measures to regional blocks and the analgesic ladder. Examine various pain medications, their routes of administration, and potential side effects. Discover effective strategies for procedural sedation, including the use of ketamine and its associated considerations. Gain valuable insights into drug dosing, documentation, and risk management concepts essential for modern emergency department practice. This 34-minute presentation, delivered by William Mallon, MD, is part of the EM Boot Camp Course, designed to enhance clinical skills and provide practical knowledge for emergency medicine professionals.

Introduction
Pain
Pain Scale
Nonpharmacologic analgesic measures
Regional blocks
Analgesic ladder
Root of administration
Effective pain meds
Side effects of NSAIDs
Parenteral NSAIDs
Opiates
Opiates for Severe Pain
Parental Dosing
Zofran
Orals
Atomized Delivery
Nitrous Oxide
Pain Control
Procedural sedation
Call anesthesia
Ketamine
Ketamine Side Effects
Key to Fall
Drug Doses