Practical Management of Pain

For more than 30 years,<i> Practical Management of Pain</i> has offered expert guidance to both clinicians and trainees, covering <b>every aspect of acute and chronic pain medicine for adult and pediatric patients</b>. The fully revised 6th Edition brings you fully up to date with <b>new developments</b> in patient evaluation, diagnosis of pain syndromes, rationales for management, treatment modalities, and much more. Edited by a team of renowned pain clinicians led by Dr. Honorio Benzon, this authoritative reference is<b> a comprehensive, practical resource for pain diagnosis and treatment</b> using a variety of pharmacologic and physical modalities.<ul> <li> <p>Presents a <b>wealth of information in a clearly written, easily accessible manner</b>, enabling you to effectively assess and draw up an optimal treatment plan for patients with acute or chronic pain. </p></li> <li> <p>Takes a <b>practical, multidisciplinary approach</b>, making key concepts and techniques easier to apply to everyday practice. </p></li> <li> <p>Shares the knowledge and expertise of <b>global contributors</b> on all facets of pain management, from general principles to specific management techniques.  </p></li> <li> <p>Discusses <b>the latest, best management techniques</b>, including joint injections, ultrasound-guided therapies, and new pharmacologic agents such as topical analgesics. </p></li> <li> <p>Covers<b> recent global developments</b> regarding opioid induced hyperalgesia, neuromodulation and pain management, and identification of specific targets for molecular based pain. </p></li> <li> <p>Includes current information on the<b> use of cannabinoids in pain management</b> and related regulatory, professional, and legal considerations. </p></li> <li> <p>Includes the latest guidelines on facet injections and safety of contrast agents. </p></li> <li> <p>Provides <b>new, evidence-based critical analysis</b> on treatment modality outcomes and the latest information on chronic pain as a result of surgical interventions. </p></li> <li> <p><b>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase</b>. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. </p></li></ul>