International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Department of Intensive Care Unit, Chris Hani Baraganath Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Pain Management: Perioperative Acute Pain and Chronic Pain Syndromes
  Author(s): Bashir Ahmed Bulbulia* and Azeemah Bulbulia
  
  Acute pain occurs with tissue damage. Chronic pain is of long duration and involves neuronal plasticity. Pain is objectively measured and treatment models for acute and chronic pain involve an integrated approach with different emphasis. Pain adequately managed improves morbidity and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and is a driver for cost saving. Pain has wide-ranging impact on the sufferer’s quality of life affecting the following aspects of daily living: sleep, behavior and mood as well as the ability to function fully to participate and enjoy work, family life and social activities... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096-22.10.633

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