Introduction The experience of acute pain is a primal way of understanding and responding to potentially hazardous environmental cues. The fundamental process underlying the conscious experience of pain is nociception (Boron and Boulpaep, 2017; Silverthorn and Johnson, 2016). This involves the transduction of chemical or physical stimuli into electrical signals which travel to the pain centres of the brain; namely the somatosensory cortex for perceiving the location and severity of pain, and the cingulate
Introduction Many patients in a hospital setting experience pain. Pain is considered the fifth vital sign and should be addressed as important as other vital criteria (Jones & Koneti, 2016). It is subjective and is what the patient says it is. Pain can vary from patient to patient. Majority of patients indicate pain verbally, but what happens when an individual cannot verbalize their pain? This is the situation for nonverbal individuals. Pain assessment in the healthcare setting is important because
A Patient’s Painful Experience The majority of patients in a hospital setting experience some degree of pain, yet each patient seems to deal with their pain in a unique manner. Pain is felt differently by each patient, as some people as more sensitive to painful stimuli. The techniques that each patient utilizes to deal with their pain can range from distraction to utilizing pain medications that their physician can prescribe them. Culture plays an important role in pain because often times, culture
“Pain is, by definition, a stressful experiences. According to the book, pain reduces the ability to give attention to others matters, thereby isolation the sufferers and reducing their opportunities to reflect, interact, and accomplish” (Kastenbaum, 2012, p.155). Following this further, dealing with severe pain can affect every way of a person’s life. This uncomfortable experience will cause conflict in between what an individual wants to achieve and what his or her body will allows that person
The aim of this ten minute reflection is to show my experience of how my mentor and I used the ABCDE approach when dealing with a patient with chest pain. The concept of this ten minute reflection is to outline the areas that I can develop on for my future placements. This ten minute reflection will show my emotional state and my knowledge that I applied in this situation. It will outline my learning and development when in my placement area and help me to decide if a better outcome could have been
important element of something, especially of a diet, such as bread, milk, etc.,” (dictionary.com). However, in her life, she has come to define the pain relieving drug, Advil, as “staple” for her health. Thus, the goal of my paper is to trace what caused Advil to become tantamount with necessary nourishment. Through the analysis of Amanda’s experience with pain, I will examine how both models of health are enacted as she takes Advil, which have come to change the biomedical intended purpose to a “staple”
Outline Theories about the Experience of Pain Pain has been experienced by everyone regardless of age, gender or economic status. Pain is usually described as unfavorable experience that has a lasting emotional and disabling influence on the individual. Theories that explain and assist in understanding what pain is, how it originates and why we feel it are the Specificity theory, Pattern Theory and Gate theory. In this paper I will attempt to demonstrate my understanding of the theories
Pain perception consists of more than mere sensation. Researcher’s interest has been held in the task of determining what components form a patient’s experience of pain. The perception to this particular stimuli has a strong psychological contribution where both affective and evaluative components hold emphasis as some of the main predictors in a given pain signal. Production and transmission of pain signals in addition, also contribute to an individual’s experience with pain (Patterson & Ptacek
keyword: Pain Management Title: Pain Management and You Everyone at one point or another will experience some pain. For some, this pain becomes a chronic and constant companion and affects daily life. If this is something you 've experienced or are currently experiencing, then pain management is an essential part of your treatment and your quality of life. Pain management can take many forms and utilize many methods. The most important metric in this is simply the reduction of perceived pain to a point
The Pain and Joy of Becoming a Mother Life experiences pose obstacles that are both challenging and rewarding, sometimes offering mixed and conflicted feelings throughout the experience. Becoming a parent is one of those life experiences that many people will face in their lifetime, and there are as many difficulties as there are rewards. We will explore my journey to motherhood and the challenges and lessons I learned pre and postpartum. Life experiences can be challenging and