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Handbook of Pain Medicine

  • 2nd Edition
  • October 28, 2013
  • G. P. Dureja
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 3 6 9 1 - 8
This book provides an authoritative exposition of the management protocols of common benign and malignant pain states. It focuses on clinical practice protocols rather than experimental study data.

Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Pain and Spasticity

  • 1st Edition
  • September 29, 2011
  • Asokumar Buvanendran + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 2 2 1 7 - 8
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 3 3 9 8 - 9
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Pain and Spasticity - a volume in the new Interventional and Neuromodulatory Techniques for Pain Management series - presents state-of-the-art guidance on the full range of intrathecal drug delivery techniques performed today. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD and Sudhir Diwan, MD, offer expert advice on a variety of procedures to treat chronic non-malignant pain, cancer pain, and spasticity. Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage on selecting and performing these techniques - as well as weighing relative risks and complications - helps you ensure optimum outcomes. With access to the fully searchable text at www.expertconsult.com, you’ll have the detailed visual assistance you need right at your fingertips.

Manual of Pediatric Anesthesia

  • 6th Edition
  • December 10, 2009
  • Jerrold Lerman + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 0 9 8 8 - 9
The new edition of Manual of Pediatric Anesthesia, by Drs. Lerman, Coté & Steward, summarizes the principles of pediatric anesthesia and details important management considerations for a wide variety of conditions. Thoroughly updated and expanded, it reflects the latest research on new drugs and techniques to keep you absolutely up to date. Covering everything from chronic and acute pain through the pathophysiology of surgical disease to endoscopic procedures, you’ll find exactly what you need to safely and effective administer anesthesia to your pediatric patients. Also, it's handy, pocket size is perfect for quick reference and review.

Pain in Neonates and Infants

  • 3rd Edition
  • Volume 10
  • May 1, 2007
  • K. J. S. Anand + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 5 2 0 6 1 - 6
A new edition of a highly regarded text in the series on Pain Research and Clinical Management. The book is now used as a standard reference text for those working in the field of neonatology and paediatric pain assessment and management. It provides a comprehensive resource of the latest information in the field for use by both researchers and clinicians. The text is intended for use by all professionals working in the field: neonatologists; pediatricians; anestheiologists; nurses; psychologists.

Pain

  • 1st Edition
  • March 27, 2007
  • Harald Breivik + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 4 6 8 4 - 4
This prestigious text offers the most up-to-date advice on the assessment and treatment of pain. Derived from the highly acclaimed journals Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology and Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology, this fully updated volume discusses the basic principles of pain, its diagnosis, the recognition of ‘red’ flags indicating a greater risk of serious causes and ‘yellow’ flags indicating a greater risk of developing more chronic pain, and the evidence-based management of a variety of conditions. Illustrated throughout, the book draws upon the expertise of some of the World’s leading experts in the field, providing a publication that gives a truly international perspective to the management of pain.

Management of Acute and Chronic Neck Pain

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 17
  • July 17, 2006
  • Nikolai Bogduk + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 5 0 8 4 6 - 1
Until recently most attention was focussed on low back pain but now the key area of interest for new research is neck pain and related headache often associated with whiplash or poor posture in working environments such as using computers. This book presents the latest research findings and gives recommendations and guidelines on how to relate those findings to the prevention and management of neck pain. It also points the way of areas where more research is needed.

Understanding Pain for Better Clinical Practice

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 16
  • May 5, 2005
  • Steven James Linton
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 5 1 5 9 1 - 9
A comprehensive review of the current state of thinking and research in relation to the management of the psychological aspects of pain. Written in a style and at a level which is relevant and accessible to the practising clinician and also to students it provides a wealth of clinically valuable information on how the psychology of pain may be utilized in clinical practice. Addresses the common clinical problems relating to the psychological aspects of pain management and gives practical guidance based on the latest research as to how those problems should be dealt with. A model is provided to help readers grasp the main points as well as to help organize possible applications. The second part of the book is exclusively dedicated to incorporating the psychology of pain into clinical practice. Rather than starting with rehabilitating those with chronic pain, this book provides clinical application from the beginning. Thus, the book examines why patients seek care in the first place as well as how to communicate with patients. Practical routines are provided for dealing with patients from the first visit and on wards. Special emphasis is placed on utilizing the information for early detection and secondary preventive interventions that will prevent the development of chronic pain problems.The book includes an appendix which may be used as a session manual by therapists using cognitive-behavioural therapy with groups for early intervention in pain management. May be used as a textbook as well as a clinical reference.

Handbook of Pain Management

  • 1st Edition
  • August 4, 2003
  • Ronald Melzack + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 2 0 1 - 7
The essential companion to the Textbook of Pain, this book provides the pain specialist and trainee with an easy-to-access overview on the management complexities, assessment tools and multiple treatment modalities that are currently available to the physician dealing with the full spectrum of pain syndromes. The emphasis throughout is on the clinical aspects of pain medicine. It contains the core information that the practitioner and trainee needs. Each chapter is brief and succinctly written, with key information provided in accessible tables and summary charts. The book is divided into two main sections: clinical states (acute, chronic and cancer pain) and therapeutic aspects (pharmacological, surgical, physiotherapy, psychotherapy) - and it presents a rational, multidisciplinary approach to the management of pain.

Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndromes

  • 1st Edition
  • April 20, 2001
  • Peter E. Baldry
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 0 0 3 - 7
This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of these two closely associated muscle pain disorders. A guideto specific treatment involving trigger points is outlined in detail and supported with clear illustrations.