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Wound care pain management

J L Rook1

  • 1Cheyenne Mountain Therapies, Inc., Colorado Springs, USA.

The Nurse Practitioner
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Pain undertreatment is a global issue, especially for pressure ulcer pain, which remains poorly understood and managed. This review covers wound pain assessment and treatment, emphasizing opioid use for severe cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Medicine
  • Wound Care

Background:

  • Undertreatment of acute and chronic pain is prevalent worldwide.
  • Pressure ulcer pain management is an emerging field within pain medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on pressure ulcer pain.
  • To discuss the anatomy, physiology, and assessment of pressure ulcer pain.
  • To explore various treatment modalities for wound pain.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on pressure ulcer pain.
  • Discussion of pain mechanisms, assessment techniques, and treatment options.
  • Emphasis on opioid analgesics for severe wound pain management.

Main Results:

  • Current understanding and management of pressure ulcer pain are limited.

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  • Comprehensive review of pain physiology, assessment, and treatment modalities is provided.
  • Opioid analgesics are highlighted for managing severe acute and chronic wound pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective management of pressure ulcer pain requires further research and development.
    • A multidisciplinary approach integrating conservative, pharmacological, and interventional strategies is crucial.
    • Opioid analgesics play a significant role in alleviating severe wound-related pain.