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Pain management.

Authors :
Prince, Valerie
Source :
Drug Topics; Apr2009, Vol. 153 Issue 4, p34-41, 8p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the pathophysiology of various types of pain as well as those therapeutics made available to combat pain. The International Association for the Study of Pain describes pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It includes back pain, neck pain, abdominal pain, and cuts or puncture wounds. To treat all kinds of pain, healthcare professionals are suggested to execute the best pain-management practices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00126616
Volume :
153
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Drug Topics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
37796587