World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain - Pain Management


Book Description

Pain Management is the first volume in the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series. It presents evidence-based reviews of current protocols in the management of pain. Beginning with an overview of pain and its mechanisms, the following sections examine different sources of pain and approaches for its management. Both acute and chronic pain are covered, as well as pain management in children and the elderly. Separate chapters are dedicated to non-pharmacotherapeutic management techniques including physiotherapy and yoga. With contributions from recognised international experts, this volume includes more than 100 full colour clinical photographs, illustrations and tables. Key points First volume in World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series Presents evidence-based reviews of current protocols for pain management Covers acute and chronic pain and non-drug therapies Contributions from experts in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia Includes more than 100 full colour photographs, illustrations and tables




World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain - Analgesia & Anesthesia in Labor and Delivery - 1


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Analgesia is the relief of pain. It can take a variety of forms including pain medication, local anaesthesia or regional block. Anaesthesia implies either unconsciousness (general anaesthesia) or complete absence of sensation (regional anaesthesia) (Healthtap.com). Part of the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series, this book presents evidence-based reviews of current protocols in the management of labour and delivery using analgesia and/or anaesthesia. Divided into three sections, the book begins with an introduction to the basic anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy, practical pharmacology and neonatal physiology. Section two discusses obstetric analgesia, including non-pharmacological options. The third section describes obstetric anaesthesia, including airway management in general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia for caesarean section, and management of failed spinal block. Key points Part of World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series Evidence-based reviews of obstetrical analgesia and anaesthesia Contributions from specialists in the USA, Europe and Asia




World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain - Pediatric Anesthesia-I, Volume 2, Number 2


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World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain - Pediatric Anesthesia-I, Volume 1, Number 2 presents evidence-based reviews of each topic, focused on providing an up to date understanding of the subject. This book begins with a discussion on the preoperative evaluation of the paediatric patient and is followed by detailed discussion on postoperative management. Discussion on airway management in children provides invaluable insights for the anaesthetist. Adequate pain relief is an important aspect of perioperative patient care and is discussed in detail. Articles by internationally renowned contributors, well known for their clinical and research expertise, make this an essential resource for physicians, anaesthetists, paediatricians, internists, students and teachers. This book is the first of two issues in the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series, covering the subject of paediatric anaesthesia. Key Points International editorial team, consisting of experts from the US, New Zealand and India Part of the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain series Other topics in the series include pain management and analgesia and anaesthesia in labour and delivery




World Clinics Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain: Pediatric Anesthesia-II


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Part of the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain - Pediatric Anesthesia series, this book presents evidence-based reviews on topics in paediatric anaesthesia, to provide practitioners and trainees with an up to date understanding of the subject. Beginning with articles on anaesthesia used for different surgical procedures, the following sections discuss challenges in anaesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and perioperative care for neonatal emergencies. Further topics include perioperative complications of anaesthesia in children, neurotoxicity of anaesthesia on the developing brain, and ethical issues. Each article is supplemented by editors’ comments highlighting their own personal, clinical experience. Key points Part of the World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain – Pediatric Anesthesia series Presents evidence-based reviews of latest advances and thinking in the field Each article supplemented by editors’ comments based on clinical experience




Symptom Oriented Pain Management


Book Description

The new edition of this comprehensive guide has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the latest advances in symptom oriented pain management. Divided into fifteen sections, the book begins with an overview of acute and chronic pain, clinical examination and evaluation, and imaging modalities. The following chapters discuss different types of pain including neck pain, low back pain, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, scar pain, and more. Techniques for accurate diagnosis of aetiology are explained in depth. The final sections describe pain management techniques including physiotherapy, psychotherapy, and allied therapy. A complete section is dedicated to challenging cases such as phantom limb pain and restless leg syndrome. Edited by internationally recognised experts in the field, this second edition is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams. Previous edition (9789350257975) published in 2012. Key points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest advances in symptom oriented pain management Complete section dedicated to challenging cases such as phantom limb pain and restless leg syndrome Edited by internationally recognised experts in the field Previous edition (9789350257975) published in 2012




Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic


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Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring.




Anesthesiology Critical Care Board Review


Book Description

Anesthesiology Critical Care Board Review fills a much-needed niche, not only in improving board examination test-taking skills but also as a tool for educating critical care physicians, anesthesiology practitioners, and advanced practice providers with the most relevant, up-to-date, state of the art considerations in critical care medicine. Content is specifically designed to prepare Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine critical care fellows for the American Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Certification Examination. The book offers diagnostic and therapeutic management considerations, divided into sections on technical aspects of critical care and organ systems, in a question-and answer format with clear, concise explanations and targeted references for each question.




Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 1)


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Essential Surgery is part of a nine volume series for Disease Control Priorities which focuses on health interventions intended to reduce morbidity and mortality. The Essential Surgery volume focuses on four key aspects including global financial responsibility, emergency procedures, essential services organization and cost analysis.




Pain Management in Special Circumstances


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Like management of disease, management of pain is as old as the human race. When patients come to us with their pain, they present us with a wonderful opportunity: the chance to understand them, to understand how their pain is affecting their lives, the challenge of discovering what is causing their pain, and finally the opportunity to prescribe medications and lifestyle changes to help them gain relief from their pain. It is hoped that this book will provide the latest evidence-based updates on pain management in special circumstances and will serve as a ready reference for those embarking on pain management. Its intent is not to be a heavy book that can only be stored on a bookshelf, but a pocket-sized reference that can be carried, be easily navigated, and be available whenever a conceptual gap compromises pain physicians and their ability to treat their patients.




Clinical Anesthesia


Book Description

The premier single-volume reference in the field of anesthesia, Clinical Anesthesia is now in its Sixth Edition, with thoroughly updated coverage, a new full-color design, and a revamped art program featuring 880 full-color illustrations. More than 80 leading experts cover every aspect of contemporary perioperative medicine in one comprehensive, clinically focused, clear, concise, and accessible volume. Two new editors, Michael Cahalan, MD and M. Christine Stock, MD, join Drs. Barash, Cullen, and Stoelting for this edition. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, plus access to enhanced podcasts that can be viewed on your desktop or downloaded to most Apple and BlackBerry devices.