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A WORLD of Hurt.
- Source :
- EMS Magazine; Feb2008, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p88-92, 5p, 1 Color Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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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