An observational cohort study comparing ibuprofen and oxycodone in children with fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the effectiveness and safety of prescribing ibuprofen and oxycodone for at-home management of children's fracture pain.

Methods

A prospective observational cohort was conducted at the Stollery Children's Hospital pediatric emergency department (June 2010-July 2014). Children aged 4-16 years with an isolated fracture discharged home with advice to use either ibuprofen or oxycodone were recruited.

Results

A cohort of 329 children (n = 217 ibuprofen, n = 112 oxycodone) were included. Mean age was 11.1 years (SD 3.5); 68% (223/329) were male. Fracture distribution included 80.5% (264/329) upper limb with 34.3% (113/329) requiring fracture reduction. The mean reduction in Faces Pain Score-Revised score (maximum pain-post-treatment pain) for Day 1 was 3

SUBMITTER: Ali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8428788 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature