Characterized by clarity and straddling the line between scope and depth of information, this concise book provides physicians a comprehensive overview of pain medicine. Chapters are written by some of the leading minds in pain medicine and feature case studies, key points and suggested readings. Multidisciplinary approaches to the clinical and financial challenges of pain with the goal of improving patient quality of life are also discussed. Additionally, the book is in is in tight alignment with the information that trainees are expected to master for the American Board of Anesthesiologys pain medicine subspecialty certification, as outlined by the Joint Council on Anesthesiology Examinations; it covers the diagnosis of pain states, the management of pain, acute pain, radicular pain, neuropathic pain, chronic visceral pain, headaches, and special populations. This book is a must-have for anyone new to pain medicine or studying for the subspecialty certification.
Part I: Diagnosis of Pain States.
Chapter 1 Overview of Pain States.
Chapter 2 Pathways of Pain Perception and Modulation
Chapter 3 Mechanisms of Physiologic Pain
Chapter 4 Mechanisms of Pathologic Pain
Chapter 5 Pain Assessment
Chapter 6 Diagnosis of Pain States
Part II: The Management of Pain States
Chapter 7 Psychological Management of Pain
Chapter 8 The Management of Pain States: Pharmacologic Treatment
Chapter 9 Interventional Approaches
Chapter 10 Surgical Approaches to Chronic Pain
Chapter 11 Alternative and Complementary Approaches in Pain Management
Chapter 12 Palliative Care
Part III: Painful Disease States: Acute Pain
Chapter 13 Surgical Painlc,
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