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Rational use of analgesic combinations.
1University of Cincinnati Physicians Pain Center, Anesthesia Department, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Post Office Box 670531, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0531, USA. james.phero@uc.edu
Dental Clinics of North America
|November 20, 2002
Summary
Effective pain management prevents breakthrough pain and patient distress. Clinicians should create tailored analgesic regimens using pharmacologic principles to ensure patient safety and relief.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Breakthrough pain causes significant patient distress and anxiety.
- Analgesic failure can lead patients to seek extreme relief measures.
- Effective pain management strategies are crucial for patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of selecting effective analgesic regimens.
- To guide clinicians in developing safe and effective pain management strategies.
- To prevent the negative consequences of breakthrough pain.
Main Methods:
- Assessing anticipated pain intensity.
- Applying sound pharmacologic principles.
- Developing tailored analgesic regimens.
Main Results:
- Careful selection of analgesics prevents breakthrough pain.
- Proactive pain management reduces patient stress and anxiety.
- Clinicians can develop effective and safe analgesic plans.
Conclusions:
- Proactive and individualized analgesic selection is key to managing pain.
- Clinicians play a vital role in preventing breakthrough pain through pharmacologic expertise.
- Effective pain management regimens improve patient outcomes and reduce suffering.