Understanding pain : what it is, why it happens, and how it's managed / Harry J. Gould, III.
| Author/creator | Gould, Harry J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Demos ; Saint Paul, MN : AAN Press, American Academy of Neurology, ©2007. |
| Description | xv, 152 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American Academy of Neurology Press (AAN) quality of life guides AAN Press quality of life guide. ^A874597 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-141) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006033199 |
| ISBN | 9781932603583 : |
| ISBN | 1932603581 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WL 704 G696U 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |