Pain Management Flashcards
1
Q
Chronic Pain is classified as being?
A
More than 3 Months
2
Q
Sharp, Dull and Well Localised pain is classified as being?
A
Nociceptive Pain
3
Q
Burning, Shooting, Numbness, Pins and Needles pain is classified as being?
A
Neuropathic
4
Q
What 2 chemicals are released from periphery in pain?
A
Prostaglandin and Substance P
5
Q
Pain signals travel in what nerves to reach spinal cord?
A
Signals travel in Aδ or c nerve to spinal cord
6
Q
What is first relay station in spinal cord in pain?
A
Dorsal Horn
7
Q
What is second relay station in pain?
A
Thalamus
8
Q
Pain perception occurs where?
A
Cortex
9
Q
Pain modulation occurs where?
A
Descending Pathway from Brain to Dorsal Horn
