Pain management in ICU: all smoke and mirrors?

The article discusses the challenges of pain assessment and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). It highlights the complexity of the issue due to the variation in patient presentations, management options, and cultural practices. The study emphasizes the need for improved training on pain assessment tools for physicians and the importance of nursing staff in identifying patients in pain. The authors call for increased emphasis on pain medicine training in postgraduate curricula to ensure that future ICU consultants have the necessary tools and knowledge. They also stress the importance of prioritizing pain management for the overall well-being of ICU patients. [Extracted from the article]