Pathophysiology of acute pain: implications for clinical management.
Emergency medicine (Fremantle, W.A.) · 2001-09-01 · Other / unclear
Abstract
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.