| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3796766 | Medical Clinics of North America | 2008 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
Effective management of acute pain should be a primary goal of each health care provider. Acute pain is a complex medical problem with multiple possible etiologies. This article describes the pathophysiology of pain, discusses the ways to assess pain, and reviews the principles of acute pain management, including the use of both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures to treat pain.
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Authors
Joseph Ming Wah Li,