Pain Management Flashcards by Kerry Long | Brainscape

Q

Describe the WHO pain pyramid

A

Step 1: non opioids eg aspirin, NSAIDs or paracetamol

Step 2: mild opioids eg codeine, tramadol +/- non opioid

Step 3: strong opioids eg morphine +/- non opioid

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