Introduction : pain, anaesthetists and pain teams
1 Pain as a physiological process 3
2 Assessment of the patient with pain 24
3 Pharmacology of pain relief 37
4 Management of acute pain : principles and practice 65
5 Acute pain : special situations 96
6 Acute back pain and sciatica 132
7 Treating chronic pain : use of drugs 139
8 Treating chronic pain : nerve blocks 147
9 Treating chronic pain : injection of joints and soft tissues 162
10 Treating chronic pain : stimulation and physical techniques 166
11 Treating chronic pain : implantation of devices to modify pain 170
12 Psychological aspects of pain management 183
13 Chronic pain : the common problems 193
14 Chronic pain : back and neck pain 225
15 Pain in malignant disease 235
Principles of Pain Management outlines the essential knowledge required to work with patients suffering pain. Its practical perspective makes the book an ideal reference for every member of the multi-disciplinary team treating the patient, whether in post-op, ITU, or on the ward. Most importantly, Principles of Pain Management is structured around the FRCA examination, which reflects the fact that all trainee anaesthetists need a thorough grounding in the basic principles as well as the practical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat as far as possible this complex and debilitating problem. With the aid of summaries, clinical case studies and learning outcomes, Principles of Pain Management will guide every trainee to exam success.