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An overview of pharmacology and acute pain: part two

06 October 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores the role of medicines in the management of acute pain. The main categories of analgesic drugs are outlined and the different routes of...

Care of the patient receiving epidural analgesia

03 November 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Epidural analgesia is a common technique used to manage acute pain after major surgery and is viewed as the ‘gold standard’. When managed effectively, epidural...

Cancer pain part 1: causes and classification

25 July 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Pain is a significant problem in patients with cancer. Understanding the causes and types of cancer pain, thorough pain assessment and use of individualised pain...

Can improvised somatic dance reduce acute pain for young people in hospital?

08 November 2016

Nursing Children and Young People

Evidence & practice

Aim This study explores the effects of improvised somatic dance (ISD) on children and young people experiencing acute pain following orthopaedic or cardiac surgery,...

Effective pain management in patients in hospital

15 March 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Chronic pain is experienced by between one third and one half of the UK population. Nurses should ensure that patients’ pain is assessed and managed when they...

Advances in the pharmacological management of acute and chronic pain

06 June 2018

Nursing Standard

Pain

Effective management of acute and chronic pain is an important aspect of nursing practice. Relieving patients’ pain requires nurses to have an understanding of the...

Use of acupuncture in the management of pain

21 November 2018

Nursing Standard

Pain

Nurses practising in almost any area of healthcare may encounter individuals who are considering acupuncture, particularly those caring for people who are...

Safe and effective management of analgesics in patients presenting to hospital with acute illness

15 November 2018

Nursing Standard

Pain

Chronic pain affects a significant percentage of the population and is defined as pain that lasts beyond the point of healing. People presenting to hospital with...

Assessing acute and chronic pain in children and young people

02 November 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Accurate assessment of pain in children and young people is an essential nursing skill that forms the basis of any pain management intervention. This article...

Recognising and assessing acute pain

03 December 2020

Nursing Standard

pain management

This article considers two areas of practice that are fundamental to the provision of high-quality nursing care for people experiencing acute pain: the initial...

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