Efficacy of Methocarbamol for Acute Pain Management in Young Adults With Traumatic Rib Fractures.

Background: Rib fractures account for more than one-third of blunt thoracic injuries and are associated with serious complications. Use of nonopioid adjunctive agents such as methocarbamol for pain control has increased considerably.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of methocarbamol addition to the pain control regimen on daily opioid requirements for young adults with rib fractures.

Evaluating the risk profile of quetiapine in treating delirium in the intensive care adult population: A retrospective review.

Purpose: Dosing regimens of quetiapine to treat delirium in critically ill patients are titrated to effect, and may utilize doses higher than previously reported. This study aimed to assess the safety of quetiapine for this indication.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective medical chart review was conducted, identifying 154 critically ill adults that were initiated on quetiapine to treat delirium and monitored for QTc prolongation.