Pain
-unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling actual or potential tissue damage
100 million
How many people in the US have chronic pain?
$500-600 billion
What is the annual economic burden for chronic pain?
c
This pain is the result of a tissue injury.
a) neuropathic
b) nociplastic
c) nociceptive
a
This pain is caused by nerve irritation/damage.
a) neuropathic
b) nociplastic
c) nociceptive
b
This pain is caused when the CNS doesn't work properly and amplifies pain.
a) neuropathic
b) nociplastic
c) nociceptive
burning, tingling, shooting, electric-shock, numbness
What are common verbal cues of neuropathic pain? (5)
diabetes, infections(herpes zoster), tumor, autoimmune disease, amputation, drugs/alcohol
What are causes of Neuropathic pain? (6)
pain >=3 months, regional pain distribution, pain that can't be explained by nociceptive/neuropathic mechanisms, show signs of pain hypersensitivity
How is Nociplastic pain clinically classified? (4)
< 30 days
How long does acute pain last?
> 3 months
How long does Chronic pain last?
symptoms, mental/emotional factors, lab test
How do we approach a pain assessment? (3)
vitamin D deficiency, hypo/hyperthyroidism, B12 deficiency
When assessing a patient's labs, what do we want to rule out as possible causes of their pain? (3)
patient's self-report
_________ is the most reliable pain indicator.
onset, location, duration, character, alleviating factors, radiation, temporal pattern, symptoms
OLDCARTS=
number of pains, origin, palliates vs. potentiates, quality (stabbing/throbbing), radiation, severity, timing/trends, how is it affecting you
NOPQRSTU =
facial expression, body movement, compliance w/ventilator, muscle tension
What are the 4 main domains of Critical Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)?
>2
Which score in the CPOT requires pain management?
nonpharmacological approaches
The WHO analgesic ladder does not include ___________.
severe (8-10)
Which form of Acute pain requires the use of opioids?
slower
The longer-acting the NSAID, the ________ onset of action.
NSAIDs, smooth muscle relaxants
Which medications are used to treat Acute Back Pain?
topical NSAIDs, trigger point injections
What are the treatment options for patients with Acute-Back Pain that have contraindications for oral NSAIDs? (2)
oral ibuprofen/acetaminophen; can take both
What are the treatment options for Fractures with mild-moderate pain (Children <16yo)?
intranasal/IV opioids, ketamine
What are the treatment options for Fractures with moderate-severe pain (Children <16yo)? (2)
IV acetaminophen + IV morphine; titrated
What are the treatment options for Fractures with severe pain (Adults)?
oral acetaminophen + codeine; percocet
What are the treatment options for Fractures with moderate pain (Adults)
oral acetaminophen
What are the treatment options for Fractures with mild pain(Adults)
< 2 weeks
How long should NSAIDs be used?
frail or older adults w fractures; increases their risk for MI, stroke, GI bleed, renal impairment
Who should NOT receive NSAIDs? Why?
lay on side w/ pain, fluids, NSAIDs
What is the initial treatment for Renal Colic?
ibuprofen, ketorolac, diclofenac, naproxen
Which NSAIDs are used in treating Renal Colic? (4)
morphine sulfate
What is the DOC for severe Renal Colic?
prior
Pain management occurs often starts _________ to surgery.