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Pain Management

Medical Conditions

• Acute pain
• Chronic pain

Specialty Areas of Interest

• Nerve blocks
• Epidural anaesthesia
• Paediatric pain
• Addiction and drug abuse
• Toxicology

Associated Tests

Imaging, especially CT Scans or MRI.

Procedures

• Nerve blocks
• Analgesic infusions
• Epidurals

What to expect

History

Management of your pain will depend on its nature, duration and likely cause. Your specialsit will need to determine these factors and then get more backgound about your previous medical problems, medications and social history before making manangement decisions.

Management

Managent is often with a multidisciplinary team.
Medications either orally, by transdermal patch or infusion are frequently used. A wide range of medications, often several different types, can be used.
Psychological support can also assist greatly.
Occassionally procedures like nerve blocks and epidurals are performed to ease chronic pain or assist in managing acute pain.

Training and Qualifications

• Basic medical training
• Internship
• Residency
• Specialty Training

Links

• Find a Pain Management Specialist
• Pain education for patients and health professionals

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