Management of Chronic Postthoracotomy Pain
| Autor: | Debra Tundis, Samyadev Datta, Subhash Jain |
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| Rok vydání: | 1999 |
| Předmět: |
Inadequate pain control
medicine.medical_specialty Modalities business.industry Disease Pain management 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine 030502 gerontology 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Intervention (counseling) Physical therapy medicine Chronic postthoracotomy pain Postthoracotomy pain 0305 other medical science Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business Short duration |
| Zdroj: | Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 3:191-203 |
| ISSN: | 1940-5596 1089-2532 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/108925329900300307 |
| Popis: | Postthoracotomy pain management is essential imme diately after surgery and crucial for the patient suffering from this problem for a long duration. Understanding the causative and pathophysiological basis for this condition requires frequent assessment and a multidi mensional approach. Inadequate pain control has detri mental effects on the routine activities of patients as well as on their physical and emotional well-being. During the last 2 decades, the understanding of various pain-related issues has been strengthened resulting in early intervention and pain management. Various phar macological modalities including the role of nonopiates, opiates, and adjuvant drugs are helpful in combating postthoracotomy pain. A selective group of patients will benefit from interventional techniques. The treat ment decision requires a clear understanding of the disease and its impact on the patient. There must also be an understanding of risk and benefits as well as cost and benefits for various drugs and techniques before selecting the appropriate therapy. |
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