Medications Used in U.S. Emergency Departments for an Ankle Sprain: An Analysis of the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
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An ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury treated in the emergency department. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation is the preferred method for managing the symptoms after an ankle sprain. However, many patients receive a medication, such as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or an opioid. |
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2019
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The Journal of emergency medicine
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57
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5
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662-670
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0736-4679
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0736-4679(19)30677-8
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| DOI |
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10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.08.025
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J Emerg Med
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