Raj's Practical Management of Pain

by Benzon, Honorio T.; Rathmell, James P., M.D.; Wu, Christopher L., M.D.; Turk, Dennis C.; Argoff, Charles E., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780323041843
• ISBN10: 0323041841
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-07
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

Get the core knowledge in pain medicine you need from one of the most trusted resources in the field. The new fourth edition guides you through every aspect of pain medicine with concise descriptions of evaluation, diagnosis of pain syndromes, rationales for management, treatment modalities, and much more. From commonly seen pain syndromes, including headaches, trunk pain, orofacial pain, back pain, and extremity painthrough specific pain management challenges such as postoperative pain, pain due to cancer, phantom pain, and pain in the management of AIDS patientsthis popular text will equip you with the know-how you need to effectively manage even your most challenging cases. A practical, multidisciplinary approach to pain management makes key concepts and techniques easier to apply to everyday practice. Expert contributors provide the latest knowledge on all aspects of pain management, from general principles through to specific management techniques. Detailed discussions of the latest concepts and treatment plans help you provide the best possible outcomes for all your patients. Extensively updated chapters acquaint you with the most current trends and techniques in pain management. A new section on complications helps you avoid and manage potential pitfalls. A new editorial team ensures that you are getting the freshest, most clinically relevant information available today. New, full-color art clarifies key concepts and techniques.

Table of Contents

General Considerations

The History of Pain Medicine

Taxonomy and Classification of Chronic Pain Syndromes

Organizing an Inpatient Acute Pain Management Service

Pain Medicine Practice: Development of Outpatient Services for Chronic Pain

Health Care Policy, Quality Improvement, and Patient Safety in Pain Medicine Practice

Education, Training, and Certification in Pain Medicine

Basic Considerations

Pain Pathways: Peripheral, Spinal, Ascending, and Descending Pathways

A Review of Pain-Processing Pharmacology

Pain and Brain Changes

Evaluation and Assessment

History and Physical Examination of the Pain Patient

Electromyography and Evoked Potentials

Radiologic Assessment of the Patient with Spine Pain

Psychological and Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Conditions

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