Opioids, such as morphine, are an effective and relatively safe way to treat acute pain.

However, with the seemingly unstoppable opioid epidemic, alternatives must be explored and rated against opioids.

Alongside the potential for addiction, there are a number of other reasons to use alternative analgesics for acute pain in the emergency room (ER).

For instance, in older patients, opioids can cause respiratory depression, which can be dangerous. And, if an individual has a substance use disorder, a seizure disorder, or certain cardiovascular problems, opioids are not always an ideal choice.

Although replacing opioids entirely is not necessary, having other options available is useful and will help reduce their overall usage.

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