Pain scale

Pain is a stressor commonly reported by patients after critical illness. Not surprisingly, there are not always correlation between the patient’s assessment of pain and the nursing or medical staff assessment of the pain that the patient is experiencing. This is due to the fact that pain is a very individual experience with many behavioural psychological and social factors that may increase or decrease the patient’s perception of response to and report of pain (Hucther 2010, Macintyre etal 2010)…

attended 5 sessions for the knee. Based on the progress report dated 11/11/16 by Dr. Woodson,, the patient reports that her pain is dull and throbbing in nature. She rates the level of her pain as about 3 out of 10 on a pain scale. It is on an occasional basis. The pain is worse with standing from long periods of time and walking for a distance. Sitting decreases her pain. She is taking Tylenol and naproxen on an as needed basis. Of note, X-rays…

of that the uninvolved limb (5) tolerance for single-leg hopping on the involved limb without pain. (G.Kelly Fitzgerald et al 2000) Test Procedures and Criteria for patient selection The patient selection process included 4 tests administered in the following order: (1) single, cross-over, triple and timed hop test 80% or more of the uninjured limb (2) Knee outcome survey activities of daily living scale score of 80% or more (3) Global rating of knee function of 60% or more (4) no more than 1…

systemic review. The objectives of the systemic review were to look at the effects of aromatherapy for pain management (Smith et al., 2011). There were three hypotheses that were presented in this systematic review. The hypothesis are as stated by Smith, Collins, and Crowther (2011) “(1) An effective means of pain management in labour as measured by decreases in women’s rating of labour pain: a reduced need for pharmacological intervention; (2) Improved maternal satisfaction or maternal…

In order to comprehend the exact implications of chronic low back pain (CLBP) amongst adults and how the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAMs) may assist in reducing the pain, one must also analyze the source towards this goal. The impact of CLBP on adults and their willingness to try CAMs need to be analyzed. Even though back pain is one of the most common chronic pain conditions that most adults suffer from, it is also one of the most poorly studied conditions (Rudy, Weiner,…

11/10/16 by Dr. Fieser, the patient presents for left knee pain and right knee pain. Left knee pain is associated with numbness, tingling and weakness. The pain is aggravated by prolonged walking/standing, lifting and carrying items. The pain is relieved with resting, lying down, taking medication, and elevating the affected area. She has been using a cane for gait assistance. Pain level has remained unchanged since last visit. Patient rates her pain with mediations as 4/10 and without…

Health to conduct research for acupuncture effectiveness (MacPherson et al., 2016). Research had shown that acupuncture release endorphins which have morphine-like analgesic effects (MacPherson et al., 2016). Opioids are often used in postoperative pain management and they also interfere with rehabilitation due to their sedative effects. Furthermore, physical therapy is a cornerstone in the rehabilitation of orthopedic surgeries (Crespin et al., 2015).…

Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating condition characterized by unilateral stabbing facial pain along the divisions of cranial nerve V. The lifetime prevalence of TN is estimated to be 0.7 per 1,000 people and usually presents between the fourth and seventh decades(1, 2). First line management involves medical therapy, although 10-25% of patients fail to respond to standard medication regimens and some patients may become resistant to medical treatment over time(3, 4). For…

did the simulated experience of Sara Lin’s case make you feel? Pain is an elusive and complex phenomenon. However, the simulation of Sara Lin’s help me understand the patient’s responses and factors affecting the pain experience. Talk about what went well in the scenario. I performed a focused pain assessment and in collaboration with the patient Sara Lin, I decided the most appropriate pain intervention. Therefore, I administrated pain medications such as acetaminophen, using safe techniques.…

Study one focuses on the shortage of registered nurses and how patient care has declined because there are not enough nurses to take care of the amount of patients that is assigned per nurse. This study is benefiting nursing all around the nation and help implement better practices for nurses. Dr. Aiken’s study implicated “that the relationship between nurse staffing on hospital unites and the outcome of patients. A good work environment lowers nurse burnout and staff turnover, while it improves…