Cancer Pain ManagementDeborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro Grune & Stratton, 1987 - 286 pages |
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... chronic cancer - related pain , that is , pain persisting for six months or longer . As with the acute pain group , these patients can be further subdivided into those with chronic pain from tumor progression and those with chronic pain ...
... chronic cancer - related pain , that is , pain persisting for six months or longer . As with the acute pain group , these patients can be further subdivided into those with chronic pain from tumor progression and those with chronic pain ...
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... Chronic pain is commonly defined as extending for months and having a less clearly defined organic source , or as resulting from long - term illness . 8,16 The definition of acute pain encompasses both brief and persistent problems . A ...
... Chronic pain is commonly defined as extending for months and having a less clearly defined organic source , or as resulting from long - term illness . 8,16 The definition of acute pain encompasses both brief and persistent problems . A ...
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... Chronic Pain Pain Character Therapeutic goal Rapid onset of effect Sedation Desired duration of effect Timing Dose Route Adjuvant medication Acute Meaningful , lin- ear , reversible . Pain relief Often desirable Important 2-4 hours As ...
... Chronic Pain Pain Character Therapeutic goal Rapid onset of effect Sedation Desired duration of effect Timing Dose Route Adjuvant medication Acute Meaningful , lin- ear , reversible . Pain relief Often desirable Important 2-4 hours As ...
Contents
Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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