Karteikarten: Understanding and Managing Pain — 10 Karten

Pain Types — categories?

Acute, chronic, nociceptive, neuropathic, referred, breakthrough.

Pain Types — categories?

Acute, chronic, nociceptive, neuropathic, referred, breakthrough.

Pain Assessment — key methods?

Subjective reports and objective observations.

Acute pain — duration?

Lasts less than three months.

Pharmacological Treatments — main classes?

Opioids, non-opioids, adjuvants.

Chronic pain — impact?

Long-lasting, affects daily life.

Nociceptive pain — cause?

Tissue damage or inflammation.

Neuropathic pain — cause?

Nervous system damage or dysfunction.

Referred pain — definition?

Perceived away from injury source.

Breakthrough pain — characteristic?

Transient severe flare despite management.