Pain is often a subjective sensation having physiological, psychological and emotional implications for an individual. In hospital setting, children usually perceive unpredictable pain which procedure related that can impact both emotionally psychologically. Perception of varies with multiple factors such as age, gender, intellectual level, personality, parental care previous experience painful...

aim and background:   after cesarean section surgery, routine pharmacologic methods of methods and materials:   a total of 80 patients, american society of anesthesiologists (asa) findings:   pain score and postoperative cumulative opioid consumption were significantly lower   p < 0.05), while there were no group differences in terms of   p > 0.05). conclusions:   postoperative use of patient-s...

The approach to patients with acute pain begins by identifying the underlying cause and a disease-specific treatment. The first-line pharmacologic agent for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain is acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The choice between these two medications depends on the type of pain and patient risk factors for NSAID-related adverse ef...

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the United States despite advances in prevention, early detection, and newer treatment protocols. Pain continues to be the most feared complication of this diagnosis. Numerous studies have shown that when the World Health Organization treatment guidelines are followed, 90% of patients are pain-free. Although evidence is convincing that opi...

Pain management in dogs and cats has undergone a dramatic evolution in the past decade. Current approaches focus on anticipation and prevention of pain, as well as both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management techniques. The veterinary team plays an essential role in educating pet owners about recognizing and managing pain in their pets.

Sleep disturbance is an important clinical complaint for individuals with nonmalignant pain conditions. This review is a broad introduction to the literature on sleep disturbance and chronic pain conditions. The article critically reviews studies of sleep disturbance in musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, headache, and fibromyalgia. Current neurobiological hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of ...