title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: an update.
abstract: RSDS is a complicated condition that requires early diagnosis and treatment for a favorable prognosis. The nurse should be alert to clinical signs in a patient with a traumatized area and report them to the physician as soon as possible. Management of the pain and establishment of trust will help promote successful physical therapy for the patient. The nurse should coordinate and manage the total care of the patient so that emotional and physical care can be at an optimum level for the patient and the patient's family.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Faria
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Flannery
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications