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Recent fractured patella. severe allergies to opiates. suggestions?
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Nerve block: Are you talking about surgery or ongoing pain? For surgery: spinal or epidural. If not ask for IV acetaminophen. For daily management: motrin, tylenol.
Answered 6/10/2014
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