Reported opioid use for moderate and severe musculoskeletal injury pain scenarios
| Scenario | No. (% [95% CI]) of respondents n = 136 | Difference between moderate and severe, % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate pain scenario | Severe pain scenario | ||
| Opioids as first-line treatment in emergency department | 62 (45.6 [37.2–54.0]) | 127 (93.4 [89.2–97.6]) | 47.8 |
| Opioids as second-line treatment in emergency department | 118 (86.8 [81.1–92.5]) | 128 (94.1 [90.2–98.1]) | 7.4 |
| Opioids for at-home use | 29 (21.3 [14.4–28.2]) | 73 (53.7 [45.3–62.1]) | 32.4 |
| Total opioid use for emergency department or at-home use or both | 122 (89.7 [84.6–94.8]) | 132 (97.1 [94.2–99.9]) | 7.4 |
Note: CI = confidence interval.