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acute pain
episode of pain that lasts from seconds to less than 6 months
break through pain
temporary flare up of moderate to severe pain that occurs even when the patient is taking around the clock medication
chronic pain
episode of pain that lasts 6 months or longer
conscious sedation
analgesia used for short term procedures in which the patient maintains cardiorespiratory function and can respond to verbal commands.
cutaneous pain
superficial pain usually involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue
endorphins
morphine like substance
Author
klmccullough
ID
105253
Card Set
Test 2
Description
Module 2E
Updated
9/29/2011, 8:56:16 PM
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