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Core Topics in Pain
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 38.00A comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to this multi-faceted topic, from the underlying neurobiology, through pain assessment (in animals and humans), diagnostic strategies, clinical presentations, pain syndromes, to the many treatment options (e.g. physical therapies, drug therapies, psychosocial care) and the evidence base for each of these. more...
Beyond Pain
Wiley 2006; US$ 58.99This book explains the mechanisms that cause pain, the impact pain has on patients and their families, and the different approaches that can be used to help people with ongoing pain. The contributors are all leading nurse specialists in the field, and topics covered include the effects of nutrition on pain, massage, acupuncture and other complementary... more...
Epidural Analgesia in Acute Pain Management
Wiley 2006; US$ 58.99Epidurals are increasingly popular and have become more versatile, with applications in adult surgery, trauma, obstetrics and paediatric practice. This book of best practice guidelines aims to help develop and improve patient care, stimulate learning and highlight ideas for nursing research. It can be used as a quick reference guide for clinical practice... more...
Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability
Springer 2006; US$ 209.99Provides a review of anterior knee pain syndrome, from pathogenesis through treatment alternatives, both surgical and non-surgical. The first section of this book focuses on etiopathogenic bases and therapeutic implications. The second section focuses on commented complicated clinical cases, pitfalls and how to manage them. more...
Pain Medicine and Management
McGraw-Hill 2004; US$ 81.00A quick reference to the management of pain for specialists as well as general medical practitioners and residents. Written in a concise bulleted format, the content is limited to only the essential facts necessary for assessment and treatment of common pain conditions and presentations. A perfect review tool for both the anesthesia and pain medicine... more...
Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology, Second Edition
American Psychiatric Publishing 2007; US$ 96.00Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology, Second Edition, provides an indispensable guide to vital information in the rapidly expanding field of psychopharmacology. The updated edition of this popular handbook will continue to be a reference that is simply the essential starting point in psychopharmacology for residents and experienced clinicians... more...
Being Mindful, Easing Suffering
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004; US$ 39.95The author describes how he has combined traditional medical and more reflective models in his palliative practice, enabling him to work mindfully to alleviate physical and non-physical pain and suffering throughout the health-illness cycle. This is an essential resource for professionals working with the seriously ill and the dying. more...
Turning up the Heat on Pain
Springer 2006; US$ 179.99Vanilloids mediate their effects by selective agonism of an ion channel, the vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1). TRPV1 is a ligand-gated, non-selective, cation channel preferentially expressed in small-diameter, primary afferent neurons, including nociceptive sensory nerves. In addition to be activated by capsaicin and related vanilloids, TRPV1 responds... more...
Schulter-Schluss: Aktiv gegen den Schulterschmerz (German Edition)
Springer 2007; US$ 31.99Sie erfahren aus der Perspektive betroffener Patienten und aus der Sicht von Spezialisten für die Behandlung von Schultererkrankungen welche Erkrankungen der Schulter es gibt, wie sie sich äußern, wodurch sie entstehen, wie sie diagnostiziert werden, welche Behandlungsmethoden es gibt, wann man an eine Operation denken sollte, wie sich Schulter-Operationen... more...
Schmerzbehandlung in der Palliativmedizin (German Edition)
Springer 2006; US$ 39.99Zur Palliativmedizin gehört neben der sozialen, psychologischen und spirituellen Begleitung eine gute Schmerztherapie, die sich nach Art und Intensität der Schmerzen sowie der unmittelbaren sozialen Umgebung der Patienten richtet. Neben Schmerztherapie und Symptomkontrolle ist die Prophylaxe und Behandlung der Nebenwirkungen wesentlich, um die Lebensqualität... more...









