Essentials of Pain Management

Download or read book Essentials of Pain Management written by Nalini Vadivelu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, evidence-based text contains essential topics important for every pain management student, trainee, and practitioner. Both acute and chronic pain management principles and techniques are discussed, while numerous case vignettes help reinforce basic concepts and improve clinical decision making. Throughout, a multidisciplinary approach to pain is stressed. Behavioral and physical therapies, plus ethical considerations, are also discussed in this indispensable guide for anyone involved in the management of pain.