Interpersonal factors and their impact on pain transitions
Exploring the impact of interpersonal factors on pain transitions, this research delves into the communication and behaviors between individuals experiencing pain, such as parent-child relationships and interactions with healthcare providers. The study analyzes psychosocial mechanisms influencing pa
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Acute orofacial pain
Acute orofacial pain is often associated with dental issues, ranging from dentinal pain to periodontal pain. The pain can be moderate to severe, with various triggers such as mechanical stimulation and changes in osmotic pressure. This pain is prevalent in adults and can spread to different areas of
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Understanding Breast Pain and the Breast Pain Pathway
Breast pain, characterized by tenderness, throbbing, sharp, or burning sensations in the breast tissue, can affect individuals of all genders. This common symptom may vary in severity and frequency, and is typically not associated with cancer. The Breast Pain Pathway outlines the management of breas
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients often experience vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) causing acute pain, a hallmark symptom of the disease. Pain management is crucial in healthcare interactions for these patients, with chronic pain also being a significant concern due to organ/tissue damage. Research sho
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Common Role of Pain Management for Chronic Back Pain
Discover how CT Clinic Presents is revolutionizing the approach to chronic back pain treatment through a comprehensive Pain Management program. We prioritize patient education, offering insights into the condition and its management. Our holistic approach integrates medication management, physiother
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Assessment and Diagnostic Tests in Musculoskeletal System Pain
Pain in musculoskeletal conditions varies, such as bone pain described as dull and deep, muscular pain as soreness, fracture pain as sharp, and joint pain worsens with movement. Specific assessments by nurses include checking body alignment, joint symmetry, signs of inflammation, pressure sources, a
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Do you want relief from Neck Pain in South Brisbane
Do you want relief from Neck Pain in South Brisbane? Then contact Innervate Chiro. Their dedicated practitioners combine their experience in Chiropractic, Remedial & Sports Massage for fast effective relief of Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Vertigo, Sports Injuries, shoulder, hip, nerve pain, scia
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Get the best physiotherapy for Back Pain in Orchard
Get the best physiotherapy for Back Pain in Orchard at Physiolife Pte Ltd. Their experienced therapists provide hands-on therapy and evidence-based practice to individuals seeking personalized treatment for their pain and injuries. They specialize in technology-powered solutions like medical massage
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Complex Case Study: Chronic Pain and Somatic Symptom Disorder
Michelle Adams, a 51-year-old hairdresser, presents with severe chronic back pain following a traumatic incident. Despite various treatments and medications, her pain persists, leading to distress and functional impairment. Her symptoms align with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) with predominant pain
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Understanding Opioid and Non-Opioid Analgesics in Pain Management
Opioid analgesics, such as morphine, act in the central nervous system to relieve pain without affecting consciousness. They differ from non-opioid analgesics like aspirin in terms of CNS depression, pain type targeted, and addiction potential. Pain is a protective mechanism caused by tissue damage
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Understanding Central Abdominal Pain and Masses in Clinical Practice
Abdominal pain evaluation involves considering various differential diagnoses such as appendicitis, small bowel obstruction, and mesenteric ischemia. By categorizing pain as visceral, parietal, referred, or radiating, healthcare providers can better understand the underlying pathology. The history o
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Understanding the Gate Control Theory of Pain in Pain Management
This detailed content delves into the Gate Control Theory of Pain, explaining pain pathways involving nociceptors, A-delta fibers, and C fibers. It further explores central pain pathways like the spinothalamic tract, spinomesencephalic tract, and spinoreticular tract. The theory's mechanism of pain
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Complexity in Cancer Pain Management by Dr. Marie Joseph
Dr. Marie Joseph explores the challenges and successes of managing complex pain in cancer patients. The intricacies of neuropathic pain, diagnostic characteristics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and typical cancer pain syndromes are discussed. Strategies such as co-analgesic adjuvants, analgesic sy
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Global Nutrition Prevalence Rates in Children and Women
This content highlights the prevalence rates of acute malnutrition, severe acute malnutrition (SAM), moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), childhood stunting, acute malnutrition based on MUAC and edema, and acute malnutrition in pregnant and lactating women. The data is based on various criteria such a
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Comprehensive Guide to Acute Knee Examination in Urgent Care
This detailed guide covers the essential components of the acute knee exam conducted in an urgent care setting by Dr. Gregory Jones, including chief complaints, anatomy, examination techniques, ligament assessments, practical aspects, and more. The examination process involves assessing functional l
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Understanding Inflammation and Its Characteristics
Inflammation is the response of tissues to harmful agents, categorized as acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is rapid and short-lived, while chronic inflammation is insidious and prolonged. Chemical mediators play a crucial role in both forms, leading to tissue necrosis. The five cardinal signs of
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Update on Pain Management in Primary Healthcare
The updates to the 2014 Primary Healthcare Implementation Slides focus on pain control for children, including the addition of ibuprofen and exclusion of tramadol for moderate pain. The management of acute severe pain involves retaining morphine injection while omitting metocloperamide, paracetamol,
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Understanding Pediatric Pain Management
Explore the complexities of managing pain in infants and children, including defining pain, classifying different types of pain, understanding pain assessment tools, identifying medication classes for treatment, and recognizing special considerations. Discover insights on acute and chronic pain, neu
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Understanding the Brain: Key Insights on Chronic Pain and EMDR Therapy
Persistent pain is often a symptom originating from the brain, not the body tissues. EMDR therapy can help reprocess maladaptive memory networks linked to chronic pain, addressing root causes including adverse childhood experiences. The AIP model emphasizes early-life factors in shaping chronic pain
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Understanding the McKenzie Method for Pain Management
The McKenzie Method, developed by physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, is a classification-based system for treating pain. It involves assessment, treatment, and prevention steps, with an emphasis on centralizing symptoms and promoting pain reduction. The method categorizes pain into three syndromes - Po
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Understanding Pain Assessment: Factors, Tools, and Relief
Pain assessment is crucial for understanding and managing patients' pain perception. This involves identifying different forms of pain, factors affecting pain sensitivity, behavioral responses to pain, and utilizing pain assessment tools for accurate evaluation. Factors influencing pain sensitivity
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Understanding Pain: Mechanisms and Pathways
This content delves into the intricate mechanisms of pain perception, exploring the anterolateral system, nociceptors, endogenous analgesic systems, and more. It covers topics such as free nerve endings, VR1/Capsaicin receptors, referred pain, neuropathic pain, hyperalgesia, and visceral pain. The m
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Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Pain Management: A Comprehensive Review
Pediatric pain management is a complex issue involving factors such as inflammation, neuroplasticity, and emotional responses. Dr. Matthew Hand explores integrative approaches to address common pediatric pain conditions and highlights the prevalence of chronic pain in children. The presentation delv
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Understanding Abnormal Liver Function Tests: Acute vs. Chronic Approach
Comprehensive discussion on assessing patients with abnormal liver test results, focusing on distinguishing between acute and chronic liver conditions. Covers diagnostic workup, patient cases, and differential diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of patient history, physical examination, and key di
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Review of Care for Patients with Acute Bowel Obstruction: Recommendations and Key Findings
This review assesses the quality of care provided to patients aged over 16 years with acute bowel obstruction. Significant delays were identified in the care pathway, from imaging requests to availability of operating theatres. Recommendations include prompt CT scans with intravenous contrast for de
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Understanding Pain Management in Orthopedic Surgery
Pain management in orthopedic surgery involves reviewing pain pathways, mitigating pain transmission, understanding pain medications, and implementing multi-modal pain relief strategies. Pain is a complex and subjective experience with sensory, affective, emotional, and cognitive dimensions. Factors
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Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Understanding Acute Care Plans
This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on creating and understanding acute care plans, including the purpose of an acute plan, who needs one, what information can be written in an acute plan, examples of baseline clinical parameters, alerts to more detailed plans, and insights into c
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Understanding Postoperative Pain Measurement Methods
Standard methods for measuring postoperative pain include categorical, visual analogue, and numerical rating scales. Patients should self-assess their pain using these tools for accurate reporting, as demonstrated by research on pain congruence between patients and nurses. Enhancing understanding of
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Epidemiology of Hepatitis B and C in Florida: 2019 Data Analysis
The Department of Health in Florida has released the 2019 data on the epidemiology of Hepatitis B and C as of January 21, 2021. The report includes information on acute and chronic cases, technical notes on case definitions, and changes in national case definitions in 2020. Acute cases require speci
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Understanding Non-Opioid Pain Management Strategies
Non-opioid pain management is crucial in the current opioid epidemic, requiring physicians to navigate chronic pain without relying on opioids. This comprehensive approach involves a deep understanding of non-opioid analgesic medications, the nature of pain, anatomy, and physiology of nociception, t
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Understanding Pain Management: Acute vs. Chronic Pain and Interventional Therapies
Pain is a complex experience that can be acute or chronic, requiring different treatment approaches. Acute pain alerts us to potential injury, while chronic pain lasts longer and affects quality of life. Management options range from medical and psychological treatments to advanced interventions and
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Cost Savings in Postoperative Pain Management with NOL-Guided Anesthesia
Acute postoperative pain is a significant issue globally, with high prevalence rates and potential long-term consequences. This economic assessment explores cost savings associated with using NOL-guided anesthesia to optimize postoperative pain treatment. By categorizing postoperative pain scores an
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Understanding Chronic Pain, Opioids, and Addiction in Medicine
Chronic pain is a complex issue that can impact individuals on various levels. It is important to understand the subjective nature of pain and the barriers to adequate pain care. Opioid analgesics, while effective in managing pain, come with risks such as side effects, addiction, and overdose potent
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Managing Pain in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: Strategies and Approaches
This presentation discusses essential factors to consider when treating pain in patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), including approaches for acute pain in those on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and non-opioid therapies for chronic pain. The information covers altered pain experiences i
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Understanding Postoperative Pain Management: Lessons in Practice
Exploring the impact of perioperative intravenous ketamine on acute postoperative pain in adults, a review analyzed data from 130 studies with 8341 participants. The study focused on pain intensity, opioid consumption, and surgery type, presenting results using graphical approaches. Key findings hig
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Understanding Chronic Pain: A Comprehensive Overview
Chronic pain and neuromusculoskeletal conditions are prevalent health issues that require a specialized approach for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This content delves into learning objectives, national pain strategies, and the significance of addressing persistent pain as a chronic illness that
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Managing Chronic Pain in Schools and Colleges: Insights from Dr. Konrad Jacobs
Explore the challenges of managing pain, fatigue, and physical symptoms without clear pathology in educational settings. Learn about acute versus chronic pain, the purpose of pain, effects of the sympathetic nervous system, and the role of expectations in pain experiences.
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Comprehensive Guide to Pain Management at Stony Brook Medicine
Explore the principles of pain management at Stony Brook Medicine including policies, assessment methods, types of pain, and the importance of patient self-reporting. Learn about acute, chronic, and cancer pain, along with effective assessment strategies to provide relief and improve quality of life
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Comprehensive Overview of Pharmacological Pain Management Strategies
This comprehensive overview covers various aspects of pharmacological pain management, including behavioral measures for patients unable to self-report pain, building pain regimens, NSAIDs use and associated risks, NSAIDs and COX selectivity, clinical presentation of pain symptoms, gabapentinoids fo
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Clinical Effectiveness of Video Visits for Common Acute Chief Complaints in Primary Care
The study evaluated the clinical effectiveness of video visits for common acute chief complaints in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that headache, joint pain, and low back pain cases can be effectively evaluated via video visits, while chest pain and dizziness may require in-pers
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