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- J M Brant.
- Saint Vincent Hospital and Health Center, Billings, MT, USA.
- Nurse Pract Forum. 1998 Sep 1;9(3):154-62.
AbstractNeuropathic pain refers to syndromes that may be related to peripheral or central neural structure compression, infiltration, or damage. Cancer-related neuropathic pain results from compression or infiltration of nerves by the tumor, nerve trauma from operative procedures, or neuropathic pain related to cancer treatment. Management of neuropathic pain includes the use of opioids, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, local anesthetics, and other adjuvant medications. Intractable neuropathic pain may require the use of intraspinal delivery or anesthetic and neurosurgical procedures. The nurse practitioner plays an important role in the assessment and "trial and error" management of cancer-related neuropathic pain.
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