PAIN !
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INTRO
• Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or
damaging stimuli.
• The International Association for the Study of Pain defines
pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience
associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual
or potential tissue damage."
.
• Pain can manifest in various forms and locations throughout
the body, and its presentation may vary based on the
underlying cause, duration, and severity. Here are some
common signs and symptoms of pain
 Location: Pain may be localized to a specific area of the body
(e.g., abdomen, back, joints) or diffuse, affecting multiple
regions.
 Intensity: Pain intensity can range from mild discomfort to
severe agony, and it may be described using pain scales such
as numeric rating scales (NRS) or visual analog scales (VAS).
Quality: Pain may be described using terms such as sharp,
stabbing, dull, throbbing, burning, aching, or cramping,
providing insight into its underlying nature.
 Duration: Pain can be acute, lasting for a short duration (e.g.,
minutes to days), or chronic, persisting for an extended period
(e.g., weeks to months or longer).
Onset: Pain onset may be sudden (acute) or gradual (chronic),
with some types of pain having a predictable pattern or trigger.
 Aggravating or Alleviating Factors: Certain activities,
movements, positions, or environmental factors
 Radiation: Pain may radiate from its primary site to adjacent
or distant areas of the body, following nerve pathways or
referral patterns.
ASSOSIATED SYMPTOMS
• Swelling or inflammation Redness or warmth in the affected area
• Restricted range of motion or functional impairment
• Autonomic responses (e.g., sweating, pallor, changes in heart rate or blood
pressure)
• Emotional or psychological distress (e.g., anxiety, depression, irritability)
• Sleep disturbances or fatigue Nausea, vomiting, or changes in appetite
• Behavioral Responses: Individuals experiencing pain may exhibit observable
behaviors, such as grimacing, guarding, restlessness, agitation, or
withdrawal.
• Interference with Activities: Pain can impact daily activities, work
performance, social interactions, and overall quality of life, leading to
functional impairment and disability.
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PSYCOGENIC Emotional origin Stress headache
NEUROPATHIC From nerve damage Diabetic neuropathy
REFERRED Pain felt away from source MI
RADIATING Pain spreads sciatica
TYPE MEANING EXAMPLE
ACUTE Sudden,short term Fracture,surgery
CHRONIC Long term Arthritis,cancer
NOICEPTIVE From tissue injury Cut,burn
PHYSIOLOGY
• STIMULUS RECEPTORS SPINAL CORD
→→ → →→
PERCEPTION.
→→
• TRANSDUCTION:Tissue injury chemical mediators
→
realsed.
• TRANSMISSION:Signal travel through nerves
• PERCEPTION:Brain says AYOOO ! AMME!PAIN!
• MODULATION:Bodybtries to reduce pain via endorphine.
PAIN ASSESMENT
• OLDCART or PQRST
• PAIN SCALES
• Numeric
• Wong baker faces
• Visual analog scale
• FLACC for children
CHARACTERISTICS
• LOCATION
• INTENSITY
• DURATION
• QUALITY
• AGGRAVATING/RELEIVEING FACTORS.
…
• PQRST OLD CART
• Provokes Onset
• Quality location
• Region duration
• Severity characterstics
• Time aggravating
factors
• relieving
MANAGEMENT
• Managing pain is a fundamental aspect of nursing care, and
it involves assessing, monitoring, and implementing
appropriate interventions to alleviate discomfort and
improve the patient's overall well-being.
.
• Assessment: Conduct a thorough pain assessment using
validated pain scales (e.g., numerical rating scale, visual
analog scale) to quantify pain intensity and characterize its
quality, location, duration, and aggravating or alleviating
factors.
• Documentation: Consider the patient's individual pain
threshold, tolerance, cultural beliefs, and previous
experiences with pain when assessing pain. Document pain
assessment findings, including pain intensity ratings,
characteristics, location, and associated symptoms, in the
patient's medical record. Use standardized pain assessment
tools and documentation forms to ensure consistency and
accuracy in pain documentation.
. Non-Pharmacological Interventions
• Implement non-pharmacological pain management strategies, such
as:
• Positioning: Assist the patient in finding a comfortable position that
relieves pressure on painful areas.
• Heat or cold therapy: Apply heat packs or cold packs to painful areas
to provide relief.
• Massage or therapeutic touch:
• Gently massage or apply pressure to tense muscles or painful areas
to promote relaxation and pain relief.
• Distraction techniques: Engage the patient in activities or diversionary
measures to shift their focus away from pain.
.PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
• Administer analgesic medications as prescribed based on the severity
and etiology of pain, including:
• Non-opioid analgesics: Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
• Opioid analgesics: Morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl,
tramadol.
• Adjuvant analgesics: Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle
relaxants, topical analgesics.
• Adjust medication doses and routes of administration based on the
patient's pain intensity, response to treatment, and potential side
effects.
PATIENT EDUCATION
• Educate the patient and family members about pain management
strategies, including the use of analgesic medications, non-
pharmacological interventions, and the importance of reporting pain
promptly.
• Provide information about potential side effects of analgesic
medications, strategies for minimizing adverse effects, and proper
disposal of unused medications.
• Regular Monitoring and Reassessment: Continuously monitor the
patient's pain intensity, response to treatment, and any adverse effects
of analgesic medications.
• Reassess pain regularly, particularly after implementing interventions
or changes in treatment, to ensure adequate pain MANAGEMENT.
PAIN PUZZLE
• TOSTNRMISAIM
• TEPERCOIN
• OTONCIECPEV
• ROYNTAPUHECH
• Un jumple the words!
THAANK YOU….
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PAIN.pptx. Bsc nursing adulth health nursing

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    INTRO • Pain isa distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. • The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage."
  • 3.
    . • Pain canmanifest in various forms and locations throughout the body, and its presentation may vary based on the underlying cause, duration, and severity. Here are some common signs and symptoms of pain  Location: Pain may be localized to a specific area of the body (e.g., abdomen, back, joints) or diffuse, affecting multiple regions.  Intensity: Pain intensity can range from mild discomfort to severe agony, and it may be described using pain scales such as numeric rating scales (NRS) or visual analog scales (VAS).
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    Quality: Pain maybe described using terms such as sharp, stabbing, dull, throbbing, burning, aching, or cramping, providing insight into its underlying nature.  Duration: Pain can be acute, lasting for a short duration (e.g., minutes to days), or chronic, persisting for an extended period (e.g., weeks to months or longer). Onset: Pain onset may be sudden (acute) or gradual (chronic), with some types of pain having a predictable pattern or trigger.  Aggravating or Alleviating Factors: Certain activities, movements, positions, or environmental factors  Radiation: Pain may radiate from its primary site to adjacent or distant areas of the body, following nerve pathways or referral patterns.
  • 5.
    ASSOSIATED SYMPTOMS • Swellingor inflammation Redness or warmth in the affected area • Restricted range of motion or functional impairment • Autonomic responses (e.g., sweating, pallor, changes in heart rate or blood pressure) • Emotional or psychological distress (e.g., anxiety, depression, irritability) • Sleep disturbances or fatigue Nausea, vomiting, or changes in appetite • Behavioral Responses: Individuals experiencing pain may exhibit observable behaviors, such as grimacing, guarding, restlessness, agitation, or withdrawal. • Interference with Activities: Pain can impact daily activities, work performance, social interactions, and overall quality of life, leading to functional impairment and disability.
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    . ###### PSYCOGENIC Emotional originStress headache NEUROPATHIC From nerve damage Diabetic neuropathy REFERRED Pain felt away from source MI RADIATING Pain spreads sciatica TYPE MEANING EXAMPLE ACUTE Sudden,short term Fracture,surgery CHRONIC Long term Arthritis,cancer NOICEPTIVE From tissue injury Cut,burn
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    PHYSIOLOGY • STIMULUS RECEPTORSSPINAL CORD →→ → →→ PERCEPTION. →→ • TRANSDUCTION:Tissue injury chemical mediators → realsed. • TRANSMISSION:Signal travel through nerves • PERCEPTION:Brain says AYOOO ! AMME!PAIN! • MODULATION:Bodybtries to reduce pain via endorphine.
  • 8.
    PAIN ASSESMENT • OLDCARTor PQRST • PAIN SCALES • Numeric • Wong baker faces • Visual analog scale • FLACC for children
  • 9.
    CHARACTERISTICS • LOCATION • INTENSITY •DURATION • QUALITY • AGGRAVATING/RELEIVEING FACTORS.
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    … • PQRST OLDCART • Provokes Onset • Quality location • Region duration • Severity characterstics • Time aggravating factors • relieving
  • 11.
    MANAGEMENT • Managing painis a fundamental aspect of nursing care, and it involves assessing, monitoring, and implementing appropriate interventions to alleviate discomfort and improve the patient's overall well-being.
  • 12.
    . • Assessment: Conducta thorough pain assessment using validated pain scales (e.g., numerical rating scale, visual analog scale) to quantify pain intensity and characterize its quality, location, duration, and aggravating or alleviating factors. • Documentation: Consider the patient's individual pain threshold, tolerance, cultural beliefs, and previous experiences with pain when assessing pain. Document pain assessment findings, including pain intensity ratings, characteristics, location, and associated symptoms, in the patient's medical record. Use standardized pain assessment tools and documentation forms to ensure consistency and accuracy in pain documentation.
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    . Non-Pharmacological Interventions •Implement non-pharmacological pain management strategies, such as: • Positioning: Assist the patient in finding a comfortable position that relieves pressure on painful areas. • Heat or cold therapy: Apply heat packs or cold packs to painful areas to provide relief. • Massage or therapeutic touch: • Gently massage or apply pressure to tense muscles or painful areas to promote relaxation and pain relief. • Distraction techniques: Engage the patient in activities or diversionary measures to shift their focus away from pain.
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    .PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS • Administeranalgesic medications as prescribed based on the severity and etiology of pain, including: • Non-opioid analgesics: Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen. • Opioid analgesics: Morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol. • Adjuvant analgesics: Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, topical analgesics. • Adjust medication doses and routes of administration based on the patient's pain intensity, response to treatment, and potential side effects.
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    PATIENT EDUCATION • Educatethe patient and family members about pain management strategies, including the use of analgesic medications, non- pharmacological interventions, and the importance of reporting pain promptly. • Provide information about potential side effects of analgesic medications, strategies for minimizing adverse effects, and proper disposal of unused medications. • Regular Monitoring and Reassessment: Continuously monitor the patient's pain intensity, response to treatment, and any adverse effects of analgesic medications. • Reassess pain regularly, particularly after implementing interventions or changes in treatment, to ensure adequate pain MANAGEMENT.
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    PAIN PUZZLE • TOSTNRMISAIM •TEPERCOIN • OTONCIECPEV • ROYNTAPUHECH • Un jumple the words!
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