Understanding pain what it is, why it happens, and how it's managed /

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Hoofdauteur: Gould, Harry J.
Coauteur: ebrary, Inc
Formaat: Elektronisch E-boek
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: New York : Saint Paul, MN : Demos ; AAN Press, American Academy of Neurology, c2007.
Reeks:AAN Press quality of life guide.
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Online toegang:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Inhoudsopgave:
  • Pain defined: what are we treating?
  • The evaluation: what should I tell my doctor?
  • The multidisciplinary approach: the best way to treat my pain
  • The anatomy of pain: the basis for selecting treatment options
  • Nonpharmacologic options for pain management
  • Pharmacological options in pain management: nonopioid analgesics
  • Pharmacological options in pain management: opioid analgesics
  • Opioid analgesics: myth versus benefit
  • Pharmacological options in pain management: adjuvant medications
  • Pharmacological options in pain management: dosing and alternate routes of administration
  • Invasive options and when to consider them
  • Age and sex: special considerations for pain management.