Orthopaedic nursing
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Orthopaedic nursing · Jan 1992
ReviewThe use of local anesthetics in the treatment of chronic pain.
Local anesthetics are an important and effective tool in the treatment of patients with chronic pain syndromes. Orthopaedic nurses are in a pivotal position to assess potential problems and intervene where appropriate. This article addresses the pharmacology of local anesthesia, indications for nerve blocks with local anesthetics, and nursing management.
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Orthopaedic nursing · Jan 1992
ReviewPerception of control and appraisal of illness in chronic low back pain.
People who experience chronic low back pain face significant changes in their lives, and it is unclear why some people adapt to the pain situation better than others. Using a cognitive appraisal model, outcomes of the pain situation were examined in 40 chronic low back pain patients using situational control and appraisal of illness as predicted mediating factors. This article presents background of the problem and the results of the study.
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Erroneous presumptions about children's reactions to pain have misguided professionals' management of this issue. Recent recognition and understanding of the pain experience in children have prompted research and clinical advances in treatment and care. Considerable study is still needed to further comprehend the difference between the perception and reaction to pain in the pediatric population.