Bøger af Lily Hunt

Pain refers to a type of distressing sensation that is frequently triggered by strong or harmful stimuli. It is the primary sign of a variety of illnesses, wounds and infections. It may also be caused from treatments for ailments and disorders. Chronic pain and acute pain are the two primary categories of pain. The techniques for decreasing and regulating the amount of pain a person experiences over a long period of time is referred to as pain management. Various forms of pain can be managed using a variety of methods. Complementary therapies, pain medications and physical therapy are a few pain management strategies. The majority of pain management methods aim to enhance a person's coping strategies or lessen chronic pain. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to pain management. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of medicine as well as for experts.

Pain refers to an emotional experience and unpleasant sensation commonly caused by tissue damage. It enables the body to respond and prevent any further damage. Acute pain and chronic pain are the two primary types of pain. Acute pain is a typical reaction to an illness or injury. It usually begins abruptly and is short-lived. Chronic pain lasts longer than the anticipated period for recovery. It usually lasts longer than three months. The initial assessment of pain generally starts with a physical examination. Pain is measured by determining its impact on activities like work, mood, sleep and relationships. Complementary therapies, pain medications, and physical therapy are major therapies for the effective management of pain. The multimodal management of pain includes relying on multiple therapies and medications for pain management. Some of the groups of medications, which are used in combination for managing pain are alpha-2 agonists, local anaesthetics, NSAIDs, opioids and acetaminophen. This book is a detailed explanation of pain assessment and multimodal management. It is a resource guide for experts as well as students.

Anesthesia refers to a state of controlled, short-term loss of awareness or sensation that is induced for medical and veterinary purposes. It may include some or all of the following symptoms such as amnesia, analgesia, unconsciousness and paralysis. There are four main types of anesthesia including general anesthesia, local anesthesia, regional anesthesia and sedation. Anesthesia could also be utilized in various situations such as surgeries, childbirth or other procedures like colonoscopies. It enables people to have procedures that allow them to live lengthier and healthier lives. Pain medicine is a subspecialty of anesthesia that focuses on successfully managing acute and chronic pain caused by a variety of factors. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the role of anesthesia for pain management. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective in this area of medicine.