title: Wound management and pain control.
abstract: In recent years there have been many advances in the management of wounds, but one area which is still neglected is pain control. The author describes the physiology of wound pain and how careful management can reduce patients' discomfort.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, South Bank University.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gould
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing