Perioperative pain management /

Perioperative pain management / edited by Felicia Cox. - xix, 316 p. : ill.

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Examining the physiology, pharmacology and psychology of pain, this handbook encourages evidence-based practice in the management of postoperative pain. It will be particularly suitable for nurses specialising in pain management. The Handbook of Perioperative Pain Management is an up-to-date evidence-based guide to the effective management of perioperative pain even in the most challenging situations. It provides readers with an understanding of the physiology, pharmacology and psychology of acute pain together with guidelines for best practice. Examples of assessment documentation and guidelines for specific patient sub-groups are reproduced throughout the text.




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9781444309591 (ebook)


Postoperative pain.
Analgesia.
Pain--therapy.
Analgesia--methods.
Analgesics--therapeutic use.
Anesthesia--methods.
Anesthetics--therapeutic use.
Perioperative Care--methods.
Health and Wellbeing
Nursing
Surgery