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Pain management; neurologically critically ill; pain scales;
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Neuroscience Nurses' Perceptions Of The Barriers To Identifying And Treating Pain In Acutely Brain-Injured Adult Patients, Kimberly A. Iannotti
Neuroscience Nurses' Perceptions Of The Barriers To Identifying And Treating Pain In Acutely Brain-Injured Adult Patients, Kimberly A. Iannotti
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Pain management for the critically ill adult can be daunting. Numerous factors contribute to this challenging process including altered level of consciousness (LOC), inability to speak, life support measures, family input, level of sedation, paralyzing agents, restraints, cognitive impairment, and numerous other factors. The current practice related to pain management in the neurologically critically ill adult patient population is limited by inadequate pain scales, altered neurological status, and atypical pain-associated behaviors. Additionally, nurses are challenged by unclear practice guidelines. The critical care nurse is required to assess and manage pain, as well as implement specific interventions based on the patient’s …