Lecture 3: Pain Flashcards
1
Q
What is pain?
A
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.
2
Q
Why do we feel pain?
A
Protective mechanism/survival instincts to prevent further tissue damage
3
Q
What influences the perception of pain?
A
Past experience
Expectations
4
Q
Goals for dealing with pts. with pain
A
Get pt to a comfortable level of pain (via modalities, etc)
Must identify the source of the pain
Maximize function
5
Q
Classification of Pain according to duration
A
Acute: 3-6 months+)
