Pain management of upper limb fractures in pediatric emergency department versus general orthopedics emergency department.

Abstract

Length of stay, surgery, hospitalization, and recurrent referral rates were similar between the two groups. The transfer of orthopedic pediatric cases to the pediatric emergency department showed a notable improvement in pain management without an increase in complications or emergency department length of stay. • Pain management and control is a major issue to address in their treatment. • Traumatic injuries and especially fractures are common causes for ED admissions. • Comparing pain management and upper limb fractures treatment between general and pediatric ED. • Pain is better treated in the PED than in the GED, without an increased rate of complications.