The National Institute for health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced guidance for the management of different types of pain.
Check below for a brief summary of what the NICE guidance recommends.
For adults and children aged over 16 years, a stepwise strategy for managing mild-to-moderate pain is recommended:
Step 1- paracetamol should be used
Step 2- paracetamol should be substituted with ibuprofen or, if ibuprofen is unsuitable, a weak opioid (such as codeine)
Step 3- paracetamol should be added to ibuprofen or the weak opioid
Step 4- paracetamol should be continued and ibuprofen replaced with an alternative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Step 5- a weak opioid should be started in addition to paracetamol and/or an NSAID
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Really interesting!