Pain
- Identify nociceptive, neuropathic + visceral mechanisms
- Use nonpharmacologic + nonopioid therapy when effective
- Acetaminophen/NSAID for many acute nociceptive states
- Neuropathic pain needs mechanism-specific agents
- Opioids reserved for selected severe pain with clear goals
- Reassess function, not pain score alone
Use at a glance
- Identify nociceptive, neuropathic + visceral mechanisms
Practical pearls
- Acetaminophen/NSAID for many acute nociceptive states
Choosing treatment
- Use nonpharmacologic + nonopioid therapy when effective
- Neuropathic pain needs mechanism-specific agents
- Opioids reserved for selected severe pain with clear goals
Monitoring / follow-up
- Reassess function, not pain score alone
Self-check
- What treatment approach is used in Pain?
nonpharmacologic + nonopioid therapy when effective.
- What is needed for Neuropathic pain in Pain?
mechanism-specific agents.
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