This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of pain management principles, techniques, and approaches. It covers the physiological basis of pain, assessment methods, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and ethical considerations. Targeted at healthcare providers and students, it equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage pain across diverse clinical settings and patient populations.
Chapter 1 Acute and Postoperative Pain
Chapter 2 Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Muscles Pain
Chapter 3 Chronic Back and Upper Extremity Pain
Chapter 4 Fibromyalgia and Abdominal Pain
Chapter 5 Chronic Pelvic and Obstetric Pain
Chapter 6 Orofacial Pain Management
Chapter 7 Heart, Vascular, and Hemopathic Pain
Chapter 8 Genitourinary Pain
Chapter 9 The Management of Cancer Pain
Stefan Novevski is a licensed veterinarian with 4 years of experience as a practitioner, currently working in a new up-to-date veterinary clinic that specializes in working with companion animals. His professional interests and continued education are aimed at working with small animals and he has a passion for reading, writing and researching different topics regarding veterinary medicine. His areas of interests include: internal medicine, obstetrics, pet nutrition, dermatology and animal welfare and behavior. He is dedicated to always staying up-to-date with newest research and is committed to practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine. During his studies and after obtaining his license, he gains first-hand experience in various fields of the veterinary industry through practical work, attending seminars and workshops, and international travel to other universities and private veterinary clinics. From 2023 he is a member of MSAVA (Macedonian Small Animal Veterinary Association).
