Acute pain management for older adults
Faroakh Hosseini, Sophie Mullins, William Gibson, Miriam Thake
Abstract
Older adults may experience a number of physiological changes that influence how acute pain is perceived, diagnosed and managed by healthcare professionals. Understanding these differences enables the identification, assessment and treatment of acute pain in older adults. Combining careful selection of pain medications with appropriate titration and monitoring allows the analgesic needs of this group to be met.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcute painAnalgesicPain managementHealth professionalsPhysical therapyPain assessmentAcute careHealth careIntensive care medicineAnesthesiaEconomicsEconomic growthPain Management and Opioid UseIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersPediatric Pain Management Techniques