Compact Clinical Guide to Chronic Pain Management : An Evidence-Based Approach Paperback / softback
by Yvonne M. D'Arcy
Paperback / softback
Description
Presented in a clear, systematic format, this clinically oriented book provides nurses and physicians with quick access to much-needed pain management guidelines.
With a unique focus on treatment options for patients with chronic persistent pain, this guide provides critical guidance on managing difficult conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. The text expertly assists practitioners in assessing pain in a variety of patient populations and provides professional insight on selecting patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal pain management for adult patients. Key Features:Contains the newest guidelines on how to use a combination of pain screening tools to accurately assess the nature, intensity, and occurrence of patient painProvides information on new medications and combinations of medications to use for chronic painPresents essential information on safe prescribing and screening tools such as the Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) and screening tools for aberrant behaviorsProvides strategies for utilizing nontraditional treatment options such as acupuncture, energy therapies, and psychological and coping strategies.
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Springer Publishing Co Inc
- Publication Date:30/01/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780826105400
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages
- Publisher:Springer Publishing Co Inc
- Publication Date:30/01/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780826105400