Description
Pain Medicine
Book Summary
This work stands as an international reference in the Spanish language within the field of pain medicine. Directed by Dr. Juan Carlos Flores, it brings together a team of 98 world-renowned contributors to offer comprehensive coverage of the specialty. The reader will find structured content ranging from scientific foundations and diagnosis to interventional procedures and the management of complex syndromes, including oncological and pediatric pain. With practical appendices on clinical cases and recommended references, this manual is designed for both daily clinical practice and advanced training.
What is it about?
The work is organized into ten sections and two appendices that comprehensively cover pain medicine. It begins with scientific foundations and diagnostic approaches, then delves into pharmacology and interventional techniques. Specific sections are dedicated to refractory pain syndromes, craniofacial pain, pain in children, and cancer pain, offering detailed therapeutic strategies. Furthermore, legal, economic, ethical, and historical aspects are included to provide context for clinical practice. The appendices complement the theory with real clinical cases of refractory pain and a carefully curated selection of references to expand the study of each chapter.
Main Topics
- Scientific foundations and pathophysiology of pain
- Differential diagnosis and evaluation of the pain patient
- Analgesic pharmacology and advanced pharmacological therapies
- Interventional procedures in pain management
- Refractory pain syndromes and treatment strategies
- Craniofacial and orofacial pain
- Pain management in the pediatric population
- Cancer pain and palliative care
- Legal, economic, ethical, and historical aspects of pain medicine
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at anesthesiologists, pain specialists (algologists), medical residents in these specialties, and healthcare professionals involved in the comprehensive treatment of pain. It is also useful for researchers and educators looking for an updated and complete source in the Spanish language on the subject.
What this book offers
- Access to a comprehensive and updated vision of pain medicine, from fundamentals to the most advanced techniques.
- Content developed by an international team of 98 experts, ensuring a high-level, multidisciplinary perspective.
- Practical tools for clinical decision-making, including cases of refractory pain and selected bibliographic references.
- An approach that integrates scientific, technical, ethical, and legal aspects, providing complete training for the specialist.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Flores, Juan Carlos
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Anesthesiology, pain, and pain management
- Collection: Anesthesiology
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2014
- Number of pages: 768
- Weight: 1700 g
Editorial Review
This is an exhaustive and rigorous reference work, backed by the participation of a large group of international specialists. Its didactic structure and the inclusion of practical appendices make it a valuable tool for both clinical consultation and continuing education. It is a highly recommended acquisition for any professional who wishes to delve deeper into pain management from a comprehensive and updated perspective.