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In this talk, the focus
is pain assessment
and management,
supported by coverage of
pain assessment techniques,
the importance of the
patient's self report,
and the use of
validated scales to
guide evaluation across
diverse populations.
We will discuss the types
and mechanisms of pain,
emphasizing how understanding
these differences
informs individualized
treatment strategies.
The lecture will outline
pharmacological and non
pharmacological approaches,
highlighting the importance of
tailored multimodal care
and shared decision making.
Finally, we will explore
best practices for
ongoing management,
monitoring, and the
unique challenges of
caring for vulnerable or
complex patient populations.
Today's lecture focuses on
pain assessment and management,
a vital aspect of patient care
in all clinical settings.
The International
Association for
the study of pain
defines pain as
an unpleasant sensory
and emotional experience
associated with actual or
potential tissue damage.
Pain is highly subjective,
varying widely
between individuals.
There are two main types,
acute pain, which
is short lived,
and chronic pain, which persists
beyond three months and is
often harder to manage.
Proper pain management starts
with effective assessment.
Because pain is subjective,
the patient's self report
is the gold standard.
Validated scales like the
numeric rating scale and
faces pain scale assist various
age and cognitive groups.
Providers should obtain
a thorough history
