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Author:   Barry Stimmel ,  Barry Stimmel
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.960kg
ISBN:  

9781560249061

ISBN 10:   1560249064
Pages:   434
Publication Date:   23 April 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents I. Physiological Concepts of Pain and Dependence The Anatomy of Pain Neuroregulators and Pain Basic Concepts of Dependence, Tolerance, and Withdrawal The Effects of Emotion on Pain II. Drugs Used to Relieve Pain Nonnarcotic Analgesics and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Narcotic (Opioid) Analgesics I: Narcotic Agonists Narcotic Analgesics II: The Narcotic (Opioid) Agonists-Antagonists The Stimulants Barbiturates, Nonbarbiturate Hypnotics, and Minor Tranquilizers The Major Tranquilizers The Antidepressants Marijuana III. The Practical Management of Pain General Principles of Pain Management Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Unrelieved Pain: The Role of the Physician IV. Management of Pain in Special Populations Pain Relief in Children and the Elderly Relieving Pain in Malignant Disorders: The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Persons With Cancer Management of Pain in Special Populations: Persons Tolerant to or Dependent on Opioids Index Reference Notes Included

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