Articles: pain-management-methods.
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Parkinsonism Relat. Disord. · Jan 2012
ReviewClinical management of pain and fatigue in Parkinson's disease.
Pain and fatigue are part of the phenomenological spectrum of Parkinson's disease (PD). These non-motor symptoms can be as troublesome as motor symptoms, impact activities of daily living, and are often underdiagnosed. ⋯ We review here the clinical manifestations and management of these non-motor symptoms. Their resolution can be challenging, as there is insufficient evidence concerning effective treatment options.
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Neonatal network : NN · Jan 2012
ReviewPain management, morphine administration, and outcomes in preterm infants: a review of the literature.
Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may experience a myriad of painful procedures and stressful experiences. Pain management for infants requiring mechanical ventilation is complex and challenging especially in the preterm population. ⋯ The Advance Practice Neonatal Nurse must make the best use of available information about morphine analgesia for the preterm infant, and use it to guide policy and practice for infants. The Advance Practice Neonatal Nurse must use his/her clinical expertise to judicially balance the risks and benefits of morphine analgesia, when used, and tailor the treatment plan to each infant's specific needs.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jan 2012
Review Meta AnalysisMassage, reflexology and other manual methods for pain management in labour.
Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management in labour, and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management. This review examined currently available evidence supporting the use of manual healing methods including massage and reflexology for pain management in labour. ⋯ Massage may have a role in reducing pain, and improving women's emotional experience of labour. However, there is a need for further research.