The Management of Acute Pain

Caring for patients with acute pain problems can present a considerabl e challenge to junior doctors and nursing staff. Too often, the proble ms are inappropriately managed, resulting in the patient suffering unn ecessary pain. The Management of Acute Pain provides simple, practical guidelines for those who prescribe and administer drugs for acute pai n relief, particularly junior medical and nursing staff. The new editi on has been extensively revised to take account of drug developments i n recent years. Featuring easy to follow flowcharts, and clear concise descriptions, the book will be a valuable reference for House officer s, SHO's, physiotherapists, and palliative care nurses.