Pain management mini-series. Part I. a review of management of acute pain
Johnson, Q.; Borsheski, R.R.; Reeves-Viets, J.L.
Missouri Medicine 110(1): 74-79
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-6620 PMID: 23457757 Document Number: 670696
Acute pain is a complex process involving activation of nociceptors, chemical mediators and inflammation. Medications can be used to target each of the key elements within the pain pathway and eliminate or reduce the sensation of pain. Pain management begins, when possible, prior to the tissue trauma and continues throughout the perioperative period. When acute pain is appropriately managed, patient's clinical outcomes and satisfaction are improved.