differential Flashcards
what are the 2 most common sites of viscerogenic pain?
back and shoulder
primary prevention
stopping the processes that lead to development of diseases, illnesses, and other pathological conditions
secondary prevention
early detection of diseases, illness and other pathological diseases through regular screening
tertiary prevention
providing ways to limit the degree of disability while improving function in pts/clts w/ chronic and/or irreversible diseases
what is the single most important tool in screening?
client interview ( personal/family history)
what is the 5th vital sign?
pain along with BP, temp, pulse and respiration
embryologic development
pain is referred to a site where the organ was located in fetal development; its nerves persist in referring sensations from the former locations
multisegmental innervation
Viscera have multisegmental innervation by ANS
Ex: cardiac pain is not felt in the heart, but is referred to areas supplied by the corresponding spinal nerves (C3-T4; jaw, neck, upper traps, shoulder, arm). Pain of cardiac/diaphragmatic origin felt in shoulder b/c of C5 innervation.
c5 innervates?
C5 innervates heart, diaphragm, and shoulder
direct pressure and shared pathways
Pathology of organs causes inflammation, infection, and obstruction which brings them in contact with the respiratory diaphragm
Anything that impinges the central diaphragm can refer pain to the shoulder and anything that impinges the peripheral diaphragm can refer pain to the ipsilateral costal margins and/or lumbar spine
what scale for pain is best for children?
face pain scale
what pain scale is best for children 0-18 months?
child facial coding system
what is the VAS?
visual analog scale of pain , 0 to 10 cm
NRS is?
numeric rating scale
whats is the SF-36?
assessment of bodily pain along with general measure of health-related quality of life
blurred vision, double vision, scotomas or temp blindness can indicate?
early symptoms of MS or impending CVA
true or false?
visceral pleura feels more pain than parital
false
visceral pain is not well localized for what 2 reasons?
innervation of the viscera is multi segmental
there are few nerve receptors in these structures
neuropathic pain
results from damage to or pathophysiologic changes of the peripheral or central nervous system (CNS)
referred pain
felt in an area far from the site of the lesion but supplied by the same or adjacent neural segments
visceral pain is not reproduced by ________ and hurts ______ and gets ___ with rest
movement
all the time
no better
true or false
Ischemic pain of the viscera is sudden, intense, constant and progressive in severity and intensity. Not relieved by position or analgesics.
true
joint pain in the presence of fatigue may be a red flag for?
cancer, anxity, depression
true or false
joint pain is a common side effect of statins?
true