Pain Flashcards
1
Q
What is the time limit for acute pain?
A
3-6 months = 12 weeks
2
Q
When does acute pain occur?
A
With injury or the possibility of injury
3
Q
What is the purpose of acute pain
A
Protect the body and allow time for repair
4
Q
What is chronic pain?
A
pain that continues after the injury or illness has been healed.
Does not response to the usual pain control mechanism
5
Q
What is the time frame for chronic pain
A
> 3-6 months
6
Q
What is adaptive pain?
A
There is a noxious stimulus followed by tissue healing
Nociceptive pain
Inflammatory/ mechanical or ischaemic
Neuropathic
7
Q
What is Maladaptive pain?
A
absence of obvious tissue damage.
Functional pain or sensitisation
