DEFINITION

• pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience

associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

• Pain is not just a physical sensation. It is influenced by

attitudes, beliefs, personality and social factors, and can
affect emotional and mental wellbeing.
 PAIN ASSESSMENT

There are at least 10 pain scales in common use, They tend

to fall into certain categories:
• Numerical rating scales (NRS) use numbers to rate pain.
• Visual analog scales (VAS) typically ask a patient to mark
a place on a scale that aligns with their level of pain.
• Categorical scales: use words as the primary
communication tool and may also incorporate numbers,
colours, or relative location to communicate pain.
NUMERICA
L SCALE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
 DIETARY GUIDELINES

• Small and frequent meals

preferably every 3hrs.
• A variety of fruits and
vegetables.
• Toned(3%) or double toned
milk(1.5%) and milk
products(Upto 500ml).
• Proteins and fiber rich diet.
 MEDICATION

• There are three types of pain relieving

medicines:
• Simple medicines, such as
Paracetamol(1gm) or Calpol
up to 4000mg per day.
• Anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen
200mg to 400mg thrice a day.
• Inj. Diclofenac 25mg to 50mg up to 3
times a day.
• Opioids such as tramadol and
Fentanyl on advice.
 DOCUMENTATION

Document in nurses notes

Regarding complaint and
action taken to promote
comfort, with name and
signature.
In case of narcotic drugs
counter signature is must.
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