Handbook of Acute Pain Management

Covering both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to treatment, this text provides updates on the most recent developments in the management of pain. These developing treatment strategies include information on potential drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, patient controlled analgesia devices, and the emergence of continuous catheter techniques. This comprehensive text also addresses pain management issues in special populations such as pediatric, opioid tolerant, and elderly patients. Ultimately, this text is an essential guide for clinicians administering to patients with acute pain.