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SPON MED SURG 2 PAIN

SOPN MED SURG 2 PAIN

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unpleasant feeling, entirely subjective something only the subject can describe What is pain for $1000- Alex?
Stimuli can be physical, mental, or emotional Pain
All pain is real regardless of its cause, EVEN WHEN the cause remains unknown Cardinal Rule of Pain
free nerve endings located extensively in the skin and mucosa and less frequently in selected deeper structures pain receptors
these chemicals are released by damaged and/or anorexic tissues hisatimes, bradykinn, prostaglandins, and acidsCHEMICAL PAIN
burns THERMAL PAIN
swelling creating pressure or pain receptors of adjoining conditions MECHANICAL PAIN
where does the preception of pain take place cerebral cortex
the point at which a person 1st feels pain, relatively consistent within an individual and between different individuals pain threshold
the maximum degree of pain intensity a person is willing to experience. Varies person to person pain tolerance
usually lasts no longer than 3 months. Commonly accompanied by increased muscle tension and anxiety Acute Pain
Longer than 3 months. Source unknown, cannot be eliminated, often person cannot identify site. World centers on pain and how to modify it. Chronic Pain
Pain felt in areas other than those stimulated referred pain
pain where no physical pathology has been found or where pain appears to have a greater psychological basis rather than a physical one Psychogenic pain
sharp spasm like pain along the course of one or more nerves ie; sciatic nerve neurological pain
discomfort perceived by the individual to be occuring in an extremity that has been amputated phantom limb pain
observation objective info
listen to patients interpretation subjective info
when a patient is medicated the nurse must document the pain level, return to the patient in 20-30 min and document at what level the patient gets relief at. Pain scale
TENS - produces a tingling vibration or buzzing sensation to the area of pain - counter irritation transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
used for moderate to severe pain narcotics
most widely used for pain control Opiates
Opiates Morphine, Demerol, Codeine, Toredol, Ultram, and Percocet
effects the mood of the patient and helps in treatment of pain especially when used with narcotic Tranquilizers / Antizanxiety
Analgesic mild to moderate pain.
Creating a leison on the nerves, cord, or brain. Lose all sensory input, therefore unaware of injuries Severing Sensory Nerves
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