Introduction. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic disease characterized by debilitating
bone pains which commonly necessitate the use of analgesic drugs including opioids and …

BACKGROUND: Prolonged use of pentazocine in sickle cell disease (SCD) because of
chronic pain may result in mental dependence (addiction) and/or physical dependence …

Wafa K. Al-Majarfi There is widespread awareness and acceptance of the medical harm
issue, and in the past decade, great efforts have been made to expand healthcare safety …

Objective Pain conditions associated with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) require alleviation with
medications that may have potential for abuse. There is also an increased risk of abuse of …

Background: Tissue necrosis from pentazocine abuse is becoming a burden in our
environment. Pentazocine is an opioid of the benzomorphan class. It is commonly used for …

Background: Tissue necrosis from pentazocine abuse is becoming a burden in our
environment. Pentazocine is an opioid of the benzomorphan class. It is commonly used for …

Background: Moderate to severe pain is common in the intensive care unit (ICU). There are
various sources of pain in the ICU ranging from trauma-related pain, acute post-operative …

Introduction. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic disease characterized by debilitating
bone pains which commonly necessitate the use of analgesic drugs including opioids and …