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Pain Management in Neurocritical Care.
- Source :
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Neurocritical Care . Oct2013, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p232-256. 25p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The core challenge of pain management in neurocritical care is to keep the patient comfortable without masking or overlooking any neurological deterioration. Clearly in patients with a neurological problem there is a conflict of clinical judgement and adequate pain relief. Here we review the presentation, assessment, and development of pain in the clinical spectrum of patients with associated neurological problems seen in a general intensive care setting. Many conditions predispose to the development of chronic pain. There is evidence that swift and targeted pain management may improve the outcome. Importantly pain management is multidisciplinary. The available non-invasive, pharmacological, and invasive treatment strategies are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15416933
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Neurocritical Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90360222
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-013-9851-0