Full Description
Pain Management is the first volume in the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series. It presents evidence-based reviews of current protocols in the management of pain.
Beginning with an overview of pain and its mechanisms, the following sections examine different sources of pain and approaches for its management.
Both acute and chronic pain are covered, as well as pain management in children and the elderly.
Separate chapters are dedicated to non-pharmacotherapeutic management techniques including physiotherapy and yoga.
With contributions from recognised international experts, this volume includes more than 100 full colour clinical photographs, illustrations and tables.
Key points
First volume in World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series
Presents evidence-based reviews of current protocols for pain management
Covers acute and chronic pain and non-drug therapies
Contributions from experts in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia
Includes more than 100 full colour photographs, illustrations and tables
Contents
Editorial
Abbreviations
Neurobiology of Persistent Pain: Recent Advances
Imaging: A Revolution in Pain Management
Pharmacotherapy in Chronic Pain
Lumbar Spinal Pain: Treatment Options
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Where Do We Stand?
Pain Management in Pediatric Patients
Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
Disc Techniques: Where is the Evidence?
Management of Acute Perioperative Pain in Patients with Chronic Pain Conditions
Practical Pain Management in the Elderly
Management of Cancer Pain
Complications in Pain Management Modalities: A Review
Physiotherapy, Pain Management, and Surgical Interventions for
Low Back Pain: Initial Review
Role of Homeopathy in Pain Management
Conceptual Basis of Yoga in Managing Chronic Pain
