How often should you reassess a casualty who has been given analgesics?

Reassessing a casualty who has been given analgesics is crucial to ensure their pain is managed effectively and that they do not experience adverse effects from the medication. The established guideline is to reassess the patient's pain level and overall condition every 15 minutes after administering analgesics. This timeframe allows for adequate monitoring of how the patient is responding to the treatment, helps to evaluate the effectiveness of the analgesics, and ensures timely interventions can be made if the patient's pain remains uncontrolled or if side effects occur.

Regular reassessment within this timeframe also provides a balance between thorough monitoring and allowing enough time for the analgesic effects to manifest, ensuring that not only is pain relief addressed but also that the casualty's vital signs and overall condition remain stable.