A 28-year-old man with suspected appendicitis is fasting for surgery and complains of severe pain. Which analgesic approach is appropriate in ED?...

Question

A 28-year-old man with suspected appendicitis is fasting for surgery and complains of severe pain. Which analgesic approach is appropriate in ED?

Accepted Answer

Give strong opioids titrated IV as needed

Answer

Avoid analgesia until surgical review

Answer

Only paracetamol

Answer

NSAIDs contraindicated absolutely

Answer

Sedatives only

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Acute Abdomen (analgesia)