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2022 Jul


Clin Med (Lond)


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Acute pain management for older adults.

Authors

Hosseini F, Mullins S, Gibson W, Thake M
Clin Med (Lond). 2022 Jul; 22(4):302-306.
PMID: 35882483.

Abstract

Older adults may experience a number of physiological changes that influence how acute pain is perceived, diagnosed and managed by healthcare professionals. Understanding these differences enables the identification, assessment and treatment of acute pain in older adults. Combining careful selection of pain medications with appropriate titration and monitoring allows the analgesic needs of this group to be met.