Pain

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• Overview of Pain
  • Pain pathways
  • Acute versus chronic pain
  • Causes of Pain

• Evaluation of Pain
  • Chronic pain

• Treatment of Pain
  • Nonopioid Pain Relievers
    • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
    • Acetaminophen
  • Opioid Pain Relievers
    • Side effects of opioids
    • Administration of opioids
    • Problems with use of opioids
  • Adjuvant Analgesics
    • Antidepressants
    • Antiseizure medications
    • Anesthetics
    • Other medications
  • Nonmedication-Related Pain Treatments

• Chronic Widespread Pain
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • Medications
    • Physical or occupational therapy
    • Complementary and integrative medicine
    • Counseling and behavioral techniques
    • Interventional pain management techniques
    • Pain rehabilitation programs

• Neuropathic Pain
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • Medications
    • Physical and occupational therapy
    • Other treatments

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment