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Neuropathic Pain in the Emergency Setting: Diagnosis and Management
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 18, p 6028 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2023.
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Abstract
- Neuropathic pain, traditionally considered a chronic condition, is increasingly encountered in the emergency department (ED), accounting for approximately 20% of patients presenting with pain. Understanding the physiology and key clinical presentations of neuropathic pain is crucial for ED physicians to provide optimal treatment. While diagnosing neuropathic pain can be challenging, emphasis should be placed on obtaining a comprehensive medical history and conducting a thorough clinical examination. Patients often describe neuropathic pain as a burning or shock-like sensation, leading them to seek care in the ED after ineffective relief from common analgesics such as paracetamol and NSAIDs. Collaboration between emergency medicine specialists, neurologists, and pain management experts can contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines specifically tailored for the emergency department setting. This article provides a concise overview of the common clinical manifestations of neuropathic pain that may prompt patients to seek emergency care.
- Subjects :
- neuropathic pain
pain management
emergency department
Medicine
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20770383
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 18
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.555a125514d34fddaf1f337ab1e6c240
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186028