breakthrough pain
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see Explanation: The pain that occurs before a dose of pain medicine(s) has(ve) completed its(their) full effect. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 mins (2005-04-03 19:24:45 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Source: Mosby Medical Dictionary |
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peer agreement (net): +8see text Explanation: BP is referred to an exacerbation of pain in a patient already receiving a pain medication. Breakthrough pain. Intermittent exacerbations of pain that can occur spontaneously or in relation to specific activity. http://www.hivpositive.com/f-PainHIV/Pain/glossary.html Breakthrough pain - pain that occurs between doses of scheduled pain medicine. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/PPI/PSMPC/glossary.htm -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 mins (2005-04-03 19:25:56 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- breakthrough pain Pain that “breaks through” pain relief provided by ongoing analgesics. http://www.ampainsoc.org/ce/npc/glossary/definitions.htm Breakthrough pain Occurs when moderate to severe pain, that is well controlled “breaks through” or is felt for a short time. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/cancer/general/glossary/b.htm Breakthrough pain: pain that occurs before the next scheduled dose of an analgesic. http://www.rnceus.com/ages/gloss.htm Breakthrough pain: Intermittent exacerbation of pain that can occur spontaneously or in relation to specific activity. http://painmanagement.drworkmd.com/glossary.html http://www.jamesline.com/patientsandpublic/cancertypes/gloss... breakthrough pain: Intense increases in pain that occur with rapid onset even when pain-control medication is being used. Breakthrough pain can occur spontaneously or in relation to a specific activity. http://www.jncicancerspectrum.oupjournals.org/glossary/jncip... |
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