Notes in 5. Pain

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Published	02/10/2024	Classifications of Pain is via the pain's {{c1::Duration}}, {{c1::Cause}}, and {{c1::Mechanism}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Nociceptive}} pain is described as {{c1::sharp}} or {{c1::dull}} and {{c1::well localised}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Neuropathic}} pain is described as {{c1::burning}}, {{c1::shooting}}, {{c1::pins and needles}}, or {{c1::phantom}} and {{c1::badly localised}}
Published	02/10/2024	Physiology of PainPeriphery: {{c1::Tissue injury leads to stimulation of nociceptors, signals travel in A𝛿 and C fibres to the spinal cord}}Spinal cor…
Published	02/10/2024	Drugs used for Simple Analgesia {{c1::Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)}} {{c1::NSAIDs e.g. Aspirin, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen}}
Published	02/10/2024	Drugs used for Strong Analgesia {{c1::Weak Opioids e.g. Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Tramadol}} {{c1::Strong Opioids e.g. Morphine, Oxycodone, Fentanyl}}
Published	02/10/2024	Other Classes of Drugs used as Analgesics {{c1::Tramadol (mixed opiate and 5HT/NA reuptake inhibitor)}} {{c1::Antidepressants (e.g. Amitriptyline, Dul…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pain via the Periphery Non-drug: {{c1::Rest, Ice, Elevation}} Drug: {{c1::NSAIDs, Local anaesthetics}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pain via Spinal Cord Non-Drug Approach: {{c1::Acupuncture}}, {{c1::Massage}}, {{c1::TENS}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pain via Spinal Cord Drug Approach: {{c1::Local anaesthetics (e.g. epidural, nerve block)}} {{c1::Opioids (e.g. epidural, spinal)}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pain via the BrainNon-Drug Approach: {{c1::Psychological therapy}}, {{c1::Hyponosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pain via the BrainDrug Approach: {{c1::Paracetamol}} {{c1::Opioids}} {{c1::Amitriptyline}} {{c1::Clonidine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Drug commonly used for {{c2::Moderate-Severe Nociceptive}} pain (e.g. post-op) and {{c2::Cancer}} pain is {{c1::Morphine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Drugs commonly used for {{c2::Neuropathic}} pain is {{c1::Tricyclic antidepressant e.g. amitriptyline}}, {{c1::Antiepileptics e.g. gabapentin}}, …
Published	02/10/2024	Side Effects of Analgesic Medication Paracetamol — {{c1::Liver damage in overdose}} NSAIDs — {{c1::GI and renal upset}}. {{c1::Bronchospasm}} in asthm…
Published	02/10/2024	Scores used for Pain Assessment {{c1::Verbal Rating Score}} {{c1::Numerical Rating Score}} {{c1::Visual Analogue Scale}} {{c1::Wong-Baker i.e. smiling…
Published	02/10/2024	Score used for Evaluation of Acute Nociceptive Pain{{c1::WHO Pain Ladder}}
Published	02/10/2024	Golden Standard: RAT Approach to Pain[1] {{c1::R ‒ Recognise (Ask, Look)}}[2] {{c1::A ‒ Assess (Severity, Type, Quality of Life, Other Factors)}}[3] {…
Published	02/10/2024	WHO Pain Ladder ‒ Management of Mild Nociceptive Pain{{c1::Paracetamol (+/- NSAIDs)}}
Published	02/10/2024	WHO Pain Ladder ‒ Management of Moderate Nociceptive Pain{{c1::Paracetamol (+/- NSAIDs) + Codeine/alternative}}
Published	02/10/2024	WHO Pain Ladder ‒ Management of Severe Nociceptive Pain{{c1::Paracetamol (+/- NSAIDs) + Morphine}}
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