TY - JOUR
TI - Pain management of chronic wounds: Diabetic ulcers and beyond
AU - Paschou, S.A.
AU - Stamou, M.
AU - Vuagnat, H.
AU - Tentolouris, N.
AU - Jude, E.
JO - Maturitas
PY - 2018
VL - 117
TODO - null
SP - 17-21
PB - Elsevier Ireland Ltd
SN - 0378-5122
TODO - 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.08.013
TODO - analgesia;  chronic wound;  diabetes mellitus;  human;  pain assessment;  pathophysiology;  Review;  systemic therapy;  topical treatment;  ulcer;  wound care;  bandage;  chronic disease;  diabetic complication;  injury;  ulcer, Bandages;  Chronic Disease;  Diabetes Complications;  Humans;  Pain Management;  Ulcer;  Wounds and Injuries
TODO - Patients who suffer from ulcers often experience pain of sufficient severity to reduce their quality of life. The aim of this review article is to collect, analyze and qualitatively resynthesize information regarding the definition and prevalence of ulcer pain, the pathophysiology of such pain, its assessment, and the optimal systemic and topical treatments. Early identification and prompt treatment are key to pain management. Further management should focus on appropriate dressing as much as on pain medication. The goal is to provide maximum relief with minimum side-effects. © 2018 Elsevier B.V.
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