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M A N A G E M E N T
READY FOR RELIEF Pain
management injections are
speedy procedures, but
they can require
support for
positioning.
Managing Your Chronic Pain Patients
Tips for maximizing safety and satisfaction.
Connie Casey, RN, CNOR, LHRM | West Palm Beach, Fla.
P
ain management patients are a diverse population. They're old
and young, they're recovering from acute injuries and weathering weakened joints, they're covered by Medicare, workers'
comp and private plans. What they've got in common is that they're in
pain: severe, unrelenting pain. Unlike most elective surgery patients,
their pain is uncontrollable except by the intervention of injections.
As a result, they often require a little bit of special care. These tips can
help you ensure their safety and satisfaction.
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