Gould, Harry J.

Understanding pain what it is, why it happens, and how it's managed / [electronic resource] : Harry J. Gould, III. - New York : Saint Paul, MN : Demos ; AAN Press, American Academy of Neurology, c2007. - xv, 152 p. : ill. - American Academy of Neurology Press (AAN) quality of life guides . - AAN Press quality of life guide. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-141) and index.

Pain defined: what are we treating? -- The evaluation: what should I tell my doctor? -- The multidisciplinary approach: the best way to treat my pain -- The anatomy of pain: the basis for selecting treatment options -- Nonpharmacologic options for pain management -- Pharmacological options in pain management: nonopioid analgesics -- Pharmacological options in pain management: opioid analgesics -- Opioid analgesics: myth versus benefit -- Pharmacological options in pain management: adjuvant medications -- Pharmacological options in pain management: dosing and alternate routes of administration -- Invasive options and when to consider them -- Age and sex: special considerations for pain management.


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Pain--Popular works.
Pain--Treatment--Popular works.


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