Cancer Pain ManagementJones and Bartlett Publishers, 1995 - 380 pages Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored. |
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Page 63
... direct heat ,. Step I Nonopioids for mild pain ( aspirin , acetaminophen , NSAIDs ) Cancer Pain : Provide appropriate and concurrent antitumor treatment . Use adjuvant drugs as needed . Step 2 Opioids for mild to moderate pain ( codeine ...
... direct heat ,. Step I Nonopioids for mild pain ( aspirin , acetaminophen , NSAIDs ) Cancer Pain : Provide appropriate and concurrent antitumor treatment . Use adjuvant drugs as needed . Step 2 Opioids for mild to moderate pain ( codeine ...
Page 135
... direct administra- tion . Although the intrathecal route is more direct for drug delivery , it also provides more direct access for pathogens , and should be used only with implanted systems . Table 6-1 compares general characteristics ...
... direct administra- tion . Although the intrathecal route is more direct for drug delivery , it also provides more direct access for pathogens , and should be used only with implanted systems . Table 6-1 compares general characteristics ...
Page 183
... direct and indirect effects on local nerve endings . 132 Effects of these treat- ments may extend beyond the site of applica- tion ; suggesting that deep striated muscle and visceral organs may be affected by applica- tions of heat and ...
... direct and indirect effects on local nerve endings . 132 Effects of these treat- ments may extend beyond the site of applica- tion ; suggesting that deep striated muscle and visceral organs may be affected by applica- tions of heat and ...
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