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A WORLD of Hurt.

Authors :
Friese, Grag
Wojciehoski, Randal F.
Friese, Amanda
Source :
EMS Magazine; Feb2008, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p88-92, 5p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses pain management as a leading emergency medical complaint and a priority for the emergency medical services (EMS) teams. The author states that the first step in the treatment of pain is understanding its pathophysiology. The EMS providers need to sympathize with the victims in their desire to be relieved from pain. The author mentions ways in assessing pain including checking on the physiological and behavioral signs and considering patients with communication difficulty. INSET: Pain Classification.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19464967
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
EMS Magazine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28543011