presentation pain
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PAIN Denise Lord NURS 370
PAIN: Chronic/ Acute
CHRONIC
Pain lasting more than 6 months in duration. (Long lasting)
ACUTE Pain lasting less than 6 months in duration (Short lasting)
PAIN
• THREE types of pain based on where the pain is felt. • SOMATIC pain • VISCERAL pain • NEUROPATHIC pain
SOMATIC PAIN
• Aggravated by activity and relieved by rest. • Normally from post surgical pain • Described as Dull or aching pain
VISCERAL PAIN
• Pain that is felt in our body,the internal organs when they are injured:
• Kidney • Spleen • Intestines • Gallbladder • Pain described as inflammation, impaction, distention,
etc.
NEUROPATHIC PAIN
• Pain caused by injury to the Spinal cord and peripheral nerves • Typically described as feeling”pins and needles”
in area of pain. • Pain can occur at or below site of injury
OUTCOMES
• Describe the difference between Acute and Chronic Pain • Name three different types of pain • Describe the three different types of pain