Pathophysiology of acute pain: implications for clinical management.
To effectively treat acute pain, emergency medicine practitioners must have a thorough understanding of both the pathophysiology and terminology of the pain experience. The pathophysiology of pain is discussed with an emphasis on the mechanisms of acute, inflammatory pain. The various types of pain receptors, pathways and neurotransmitters are also discussed.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, United States of America. jbjones@clarian.com
D000208:Acute Disease; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000502:physiology; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000473:pathology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017933:Peripheral Nervous System / Q000502:physiology