10 management of acute pain Flashcards
is pain subjective
yes
what is acute pain a consequence of
usually an insult
what is chronic pain
pain that doesnt disappear after a short period, tends to be caused by something more complicated
example of acute pain
- toothache
- headache
- leg fracture etc
how long does acute pain last
hours to under 3 months
examples of chronic pain
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- diabetic neuropathy
how long does chronic pain last
over 3-6 months, potentially life
when does nociceptive pain develop
in response to specific stimulus (insult)
where does neuropathic pain come from
damage to the cns or pns
example pain meds used for nociceptive mechanical pain
- paracetamol
- opioids (codeine)
example pain meds used for nociceptive inflammatory pain
- ibuprofen
- naproxen
- diclofenac gel (OTC)
example pain meds used for neuropathic pain
all POM
- amitriptyline oral
- gabapentin oral
- atomexetine
- capsaicin cream
considerations for paracetamol dosing
weight based dosing
when should sometime take ibuprofen
with or after food
