Not exact matches
Fortunately, there are many alternative forms of
pain management that can be
used during a natural birth instead of
medication or an epidural.
Topics covered included general health assessment, lactation physiology, feeding position and latch on assessment,
management of common lactation problems (nipple
pain, nipple cracks, sore nipples, mastitis, and maternal concern regarding low milk supply),
management of infant problems (insufficient weight gain, breastfeeding jaundice, diarrhoea and dehydration), maternal
medication use while breastfeeding and sources of support.
Alford points out clinicians have limited tools at their disposal to help patients with severe chronic
pain and the reimbursement system favors the
use of
medications alone, despite evidence supporting multimodal
pain management.
Pain management continues during surgery with the
use of the surgical laser and a variety of other
pain management techniques (epidural, nerve blocks and continuous rate infusion of
pain medication).
I must stress the importance that such
medications are
used under the guidance of your veterinarian and frequent communication about your pet's response occurs so that any appropriate modifications in the
pain management protocol can be made.
At discharge, we may also send additional
pain management medication home with you and your pet after providing a thorough explanation of its proper
use and dosage.
Alternative
pain management therapies such as acupuncture, laser therapy and pulsed electromagnetic therapy are often
used in conjunction with traditional
medications or in place of these
medications in pets that can not tolerate
pain medications.
Multi-modal
Management of Arthritis
Pain Management Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are the first line of
pain relieving
medication used in small animals.
We may also
use other types of
pain management, such as local anesthetic blocks and prescribed
medication to manage
pain during the recovery process, following the procedure.
Bobulsky said laser therapy is a valuable
pain management tool, particularly for older dogs with arthritis who are starting to lose the
use of their back legs, or those with compromised livers that prevent them from being able to take
pain medication.
You can turn to
use for boarding services,
medications, ultrasounds, and
pain management.
At discharge, we may also send additional
pain management medication home with you for your pet after providing a thorough explanation of its proper
use and dosage.
Based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), one of the most promising and fastest growing psychotherapies in
use today, this book breaks with conventional notions of
pain management, the traditional «feel good» approaches — including the
use of
pain - killing
medication — that work to prevent painful sensations.