Pain Medicine - The Requisites
By Stephen E. Abram, MD
256 pages 41 ills
Trim size 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in
Copyright 2006
Description
This new volume in the REQUISITES IN ANESTHESIA Series thoroughly but concisely covers the many diverse aspects of pain medicine. It explains all of the basic principles, clinical concepts, and management options involved in providing anesthesia for patients suffering from a range of pain inducing syndromes, including psychological testing. And, it discusses recent advances and changing trends in anesthetic care. A user-friendly format, with many at-a-glance tables and boxes, makes clinical information easy to access.
Key Features
Covers a full range of Pain Syndromes, enabling quick review
Illustrates all aspects of Pain Medicine using new artwork for anatomic and physiologic topics
Provides easy to remember “Pearls” through key-points boxes and a chapter outline at the beginning of each chapter
Presents all the information on pain medicine needed to certify or recertify in Anaesthesiology
Table of Contents
1. Physiology of Pain Perception 2. Psychological Testing and Psychotherapy of Chronic Pain Patients 3. Rehabilitation of the Chronic Pain Patient 4. Pain-Focused Physical Examination 5. Pharmacology of Analgesic Medications 6. Chronic Spinal and Epidural Drug Administration 7. Local Anesthetic Pharmacology 8. Diagnostic and Prognostic Nerve Blocks 9. Treatment of Acute Postoperative Pain 10. Acute and Chronic Pain Management in Children 11. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain 12. Pathophysiology of Pain of Spinal Origin 13. Treatment of Cervical and Lower Back Pain 14. Pathophysiology and Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndromes 15. Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia 16. Visceral Pain 17. Central Pain 18. Management of Painful Medical Illnesses 19. Principles of Cancer Pain Management 20. Neurolytic Blocks for Cancer Pain 21. Diagnosis and Treatment of Headaches 22. Treatment of Facial Pain