Churchill's Pocketbook of Pain

By Cathy Stannard, Sara Booth, Catherine F. Stannard FRCA, et al.

A pocketbook on the management of persisting pain for trainee anaesthetists, palliative care teams and others involved in the management of patients with pain.Offers practical information on managing pain associated with cancer, HIV, and chronic syndromes such as back pain and scar pain.
Presents valuable insights into the psychology of pain.
Reviews the basic science of pain and its management.Two important new sections - one on functional imaging and one on the use of strong opioid medication for the relief of non-cancer pain.Coverage of new drugsUpdating of physiology of painNow covers persisting pain only, not acute pain.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443074240
• ISBN13: 9780443074240
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.0" x 6.0"