Current Approaches to Pain Management / Ali Ahiskalioğlu and Mustafa Can Güler, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ahıskalıoğlu, Ali, editor.

Can Güler, Mustafa, editor.

Series:

New developments in medical research.

New Developments in Medical Research Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chronic pain--Treatment.

Chronic pain.

Pain--Treatment.

Pain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (413 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

"Pain has been interpreted in different ways throughout history. For example, while in the Middle Ages it was thought that headaches could be the work of evil forces, today they are classified into many subgroups and different treatments have been developed. Although pain is an important indicator due to its potential to indicate an underlying disease, its presence, whether related or independent, and especially chronically, negatively affects the quality of life. Considering all these conditions, pain has a very special place in the current medical world both in diagnosis and treatment. In this context, the editors aim to examine current approaches to pain management in this book. The editors also talk about the history of pain and its anatomy, physiology and pharmacology to better understand it. Thus, the readers embark on both a historical and biological journey of pain"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Section 1. Introduction and Background of Pain Management

The Historical Origins and Development of Pain Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

The Historical Origins of Pain Medicine

Understanding Pain from Ancient Times to the Middle Ages

Pain Treatment in the Renaissance and Modern Era

Biological and Psychological Foundations of Pain

Pain Mechanisms: Neurological Mechanisms

Psychological Aspects of Pain Perception

Traditional and Ethnic Pain Treatments

Pain Treatment Methods in Various Cultures

The History of Herbal and Natural Treatments

Modern Pain Treatment Methods

Medications and Pharmacological Approaches

Surgical and Interventional Treatment Methods

Innovative Approaches to Pain Treatment

Technological Advances and Pain Management

Holistic Treatment Methods

The Future and Ethics of Pain Medicine

Ethical Issues and Patient Rights

Future Pain Treatment Methods

Conclusion

References

The Anatomy of Pain

First-Order Neurons

Second-Order Neurons

Third-Order Neurons

Physiology of Pain

Pain Types

Pain Receptors

Primary Afferents

Pain Suppression Mechanisms in the Body

Pharmacology of Pain Transmission and Modulation

Neurotransmitters in Pain Signaling: Targets for Pharmacological Modulation

Glutamate

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

Serotonin (5-HT)

Norepinephrine

Endogenous Opioids: Key Mediators in Descending Pain Suppression Pathways

Monoaminergic Neurotransmitters and Their Modulatory Role in Pain Perception

Norepinephrine: A Dual-Edged Sword in Pain Modulation

Serotonin's Pleiotropic Impact on Pain Pathways.

Dopamine: Unraveling Its Emerging Role in Pain Modulation

Complex Pain Signaling Pathways: Challenges and Opportunities for Pharmacological Therapies

Pharmacological Interventions in Pain

Comprehensive Pain Management: Targeting Transduction, Transmission, Modulation, and Perception

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain Management

Types of Pain and Pain Assessment

Pain Classification and Types of Pain

Temporal (Duration Dependent) Pain

Acute Pain

Chronic Pain

Recurrent Pains

Pain According to Their Mechanisms (Physiopathological)

Neuropathic Pains

Nociceptive Pains

Deafferentation Pains

Psychosomatic Pains

Reactive Pains

Pain According to the Region Where It Originates

Somatic Pains

Visceral Pains

Sympathetic Pains

Peripheral Pains

Pain Assessment

The Most Commonly Used Pain Rating Scales (PRS)

Numeric PRS

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Wong-Baker PRS

Verbal Pain Intensity Scale

FLACC PRS

CRIES PRS

COMFORT Scale

Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS)

McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)

ColorAnalog Scale

Mankoski PRRS

Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)

Stanford or Comparative PRS

Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS)

Section 2. Management of Pain in Specific Clinical States

Acute Trauma-Related Pain Management

Pharmacological Approaches in Traumatic Acute Pain Management

Approaches to Mild to Moderate Trauma Pain

Acetaminophen

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs

Approaches to Severe Trauma Pain

Opioids

N-Methyl D-Aspartate Antagonists

Methoxyflurane

Adjuvant Analgesics

Clonidine and Dexmedetomidine

Nöromusculer Blockers

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants.

Lidocaine

Regional Approach to Traumatic Acute Pain Management

Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Acute Trauma

Central Blocks in Acute Trauma

Current Trends in Regional Analgesia in Acute Trauma

Prehospital Regional Analgesia in Acute Trauma

Regional Anesthesia in the Emergency Service in Acute Trauma

Perioperative Regional Analgesia in Acute Trauma

Non-Pharmacological Approach in Traumatic Acute Pain Management

Multimodal Approach in Traumatic Acute Pain Management

Labor Pain Management

Non-Pharmacological Methods

Auricular Acupressure

Hypnosis

Aromatherapy

Relaxation Techniques

Biofeedback

Intracutaneous or Subcutaneous Sterile Water Injection

Immersion in Water

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Pharmacological Methods

Inhalation Agents

Non‐Opioid Drugs

Neuraxial Techniques

Epidural Block

Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE) Technique

Combined Spinal-Epidural Analgesia

Single Spinal Block

Peripheral Blocks

Migraine and Headache Pain Management

Migraine

Pathophysiology

Diagnosis

Treatment

Acute Attack Management

NSAIDs and Analgesics

Triptans

Antiemetics

Neuroleptics

Medication Overuse Headache

Preventive Treatment

Beta-Blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers

Antidepressants

Antiepileptics

Serotonin Agonists

CGRP Antagonists

Interventional Treatments

Botulinum Toxin Injections

Interventional Neural Blocks

Neuromodulation

Postoperative Pain Management

Pain Pathways and Mechanisms

Multimodal Analgesia

Preemptive and Preventive Analgesia.

Reducing Inflammation-Induced Peripheral Sensitization

Reducing Secondary Hyperalgesia due to Central Sensitization

Treatment Approaches for Postoperative Pain

Paracetamol

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Adjuvants

Dexmedetomidine

Regional Anesthesia Techniques

Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

Chronic Postoperative Pain

Cancer Pain Management

Cancer Pain Mechanism and Pain Types

Acute Pain Syndromes

Chronic Pain Syndromes

Management of Cancer Pain

Pediatric Pain Management

A General Perspective on Pain Management

Assessment

Types of Pain

Source and Location

Intensity Assessment

Self-Reporting

Pain Effects on Daily Life

Pain Location Tools

Observation Tools

Non-Verbal Children with Neurological Disorders

Neonate's Responses to Pain

Personnel Training

Assessment Frequency

Pain Assessment Tools

Treatment Methods

Non-Pharmacological Interventions

Pharmacological Treatment

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Specific Agents

Morphine

Hydromorphone

Oxycodone

Hydrocodone

Fentanyl

Methadone

Not Recommended Agents

Breakthrough Pain Management

Opioid Titration

Opioid Rotation

Discontinuing Opioid Therapy

Adverse Effects due to Opioids

Adjuvant Drugs

Local Anesthetics

Cannabinoids

Interventional Pain Management

Central Regional Blocks

Geriatric Pain Management

Geriatric Pain

Challenges in Geriatric Pain Management

Assessment of Pain in the Geriatric Patient

Geriatric Physiology and Pharmacology.

Treatment of Pain in Geriatric Patients

Non-Pharmacological Options for the Treatment of Pain in Geriatric Patients

Pharmacological Treatment of Pain in Geriatric Patients

Non-Opioid Analgesics

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)

Micronized NSAIDs

Metamizole (Dipyrone)

Tramadol

Opioid Analgesics

Oxycodone - Hydromorphone

Buprenorphine

Anticonvulsants

Corticosteroids

Topical Therapies

Lignocaine (Lidocaine)

NSAIDs

Capsaicin

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Pain Management

Drugs Frequently Used for the Treatment of Pain

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Caffeine

Common Pain Presentations

Musculoskeletal Pain During Pregnancy

Abdominal Wall and Ligamentous Pain

Hip Pain

Pelvic Girdle Pain and Back Pain

Migraine During Pregnancy

Neuropathic Pain Management

Diagnosis and Assessment Processes of Neuropathic Pain: How Is It Recognized and Evaluated?

Current and Future Treatment Strategies for Neuropathic Pain: Advancements and Innovations in Management

Pharmacological Approaches to Neuropathic Pain Management

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Neuropathic Pain Management

Interventional Therapies for NP

Physical and Psychological Therapies for NP

Fibromyalgia Pain Management

Main Body

Pharmacotherapy in Fibromyalgia

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

Gabapentinoids

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.

Non-Pharmacological (Alternative) Treatments for Fibromyalgia.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798895304297