Patho Flashcards
Pain def
an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage per iasp
Acute pain lasts for up to
6 months
Can pain be emotional or phyical
Yes
What is gate control theory?
What does gate control mean?
Nociceptors are
Physiological pain refers to the normal Pain transmission. Usually external
What is the most acute pain related to?
Trauma surgery or illness
Categories of pain stimuli
BIological *** like 6 more
Pain etiology
Nociceptive, neuropathic, acute pain,
types of acute pain
somatic, visceral, and referred
somatic pain
located in skin andn musculoskeletal tissues
visceral
body organs and cavities in chest, abdomen and pelvic areas
referred pain
sensed in regions other than site of origin
3 types of breakthroughpain
incident pain, idiopathic pain, end of dose medication failure
what is end of dose medication failure
pain at thte end of tone medication dose before the next scheduled dose
how to fix end of dose medication pain?
increase medication dose or shorten time between doses
Incident pain examples:
predictable pain: chest pain upon coughing
Pain risk factors
Gender, age, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, level of stress/anxiety, high risk activities-smoking, sports, cultural beliefs of pain.
Barriers to pain management from a client perspective
- Doesn’t report
- cultural
- fear of being addict
- worries about side effects
- financial barriers
- belief that minority populations do not get treated for pain adequately even when pain is reported
Barriers from HCP perspective
Regulatory issues
delay in administration of pain meds until diagnosis
knowledge deficit
fear of tolerance adverse effects
poor assessment
prescribe only small amount to prevent misuse
infrastructure barrier so inadequate reimbursement for pain management
pain prevention
pain relief pharm and non pharm
- take them as prescribed
- take regularly
- take safety precautions -> dont mix and don’t be stupid
- change modifiable risk factors > dont go to wefest after having hip surgery
Somatic manifestations
sharp, swelling, cramping, aching, gnawing, bleeding, localized
Visceral manifestations
Dull deep, squeezing, pressure, aching, vague and difficult to localize
What will people in pain look like
Maybe increased BP, HR, and RR, diaphoresis, pallor, and dilated pupils (this one is flight or flight)
Uncontrolled pain can manifest into prolonged life circumstances
appetite, sleep, circulation and O2 levels, increased risk of thrombosis, decreased quality of life
3 step approach which is 90% effective is
assess pain severity
begin treatment at proper step of ladder
move up ladder until pain controlled
steps of the pain ladder
- non opioid
- weak opioid or adjuvant
- strong opioid
fracture def
break or crack in continuity of bone
Depo-Provera (birth control) can cause
osteoporosis
Fracture classifications
closed or open
types of fracture lines
can be oblique, spiral transverse, linear, nondisplaced, greenstick, comminuted
Fractures in children can occur due to
trauma, abuse, or medical condition
Fracture healing phases (3)
Risk factors for fractures
osteoporosis, bone cancer, lack of viamin D, Calcium, phosphorus
Prevention
protect the goddamn head - just use protective equipment
oh! also safe living environments and dont fall
Compartment syndrome “6 Ps”
Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia - pins and needles sensation
Paralysis
Pulselessness
Poikilothermia - inability to regulate core body temp
What is a Fasciotomy
What is an SCD
Sequential compression device - leg massager for DVTs
READ about FAT EMBOLISM SYNDROME
Complications of Open fractures
Infection, comnamination, clostridium leading to gangrene, cellulitis, osteomyelitis.
Papilledema
Pressure in or around the brain causes the part of the optic nerve inside the eye to swell.
Symptoms of papilledema
Visual symptoms may be fleeting disturbances in vision.
myasthenia gravis (muscle grave) symptoms
Ptosis (eyelid drooping) is the most common
Muscle weakness varies depending on the muscles affected.
Shortness of breath and respiratory distress occurs later as the disease progresses.
NOT:
Muscle spasms are more likely in multiple sclerosis. Photophobia is not significant in myasthenia gravis.