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Current and future trends in acute pain management
1Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Clinical Journal of Pain
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Improving pain management involves understanding drug variability and exploring new treatments. This includes novel medications, delivery methods, non-drug approaches, and combination therapies for better acute pain relief.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Background:
- Drug variability significantly impacts pain relief quality.
- Acute pain management requires continuous innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the rationale for enhancing analgesic therapy.
- To review recent advancements in acute pain management.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic variability in analgesia.
- Description of newer analgesic drugs (opioid and nonopioid).
- Exploration of alternative drug delivery systems, nonpharmacologic approaches, and combination therapy.
Main Results:
- Identified newer opioid and nonopioid analgesic drugs.
- Highlighted alternative drug delivery systems and nonpharmacologic pain management strategies.
- Discussed the use of combination analgesic therapy.
Conclusions:
- Advancements in pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies offer improved acute pain management.
- Future research trends in acute pain management are outlined.