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2023 Jan 26


Br J Nurs


32


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The pathophysiology, assessment, and management of acute pain.

Authors

Mears L, Mears J
Br J Nurs. 2023 Jan 26; 32(2):58-65.
PMID: 36715521.

Abstract

This article reviews the pathophysiology and treatment of acute pain. Two definitions of pain are considered, along with the International Association for the Study of Pain taxonomy for nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain. The mechanisms of acute and neuropathic pain are considered. Methods of assessment are discussed followed by the pharmacological management of both nociceptive and neuropathic pain.