Pain is a pervasive symptom present in multiple areas of medicine. It is imperative that physicians not only evaluate and diagnose the source of pain, but that they also recognize how to manage the actual pain symptoms with effective treatment. Handbook of Acute Pain Management is an essential reference for professionals to enhance their knowledge

The Anatomy of Postoperative Pain. The Neurobiology of Acute Pain. Local Anesthetics in the Management of Acute Postoperative Pain. NSAIDS in the Management of Acute Pain. Opioids in the Management of Acute Pain. Patient Controlled Analgesia in the Management of Acute Pain. Authorised Agent Controlled Analgesia. Alpha2 Agonists in the Management of Acute Pain. Non Pharmacologic Modalities for the Acute of Acute Pain. Perioperative Epidural Analgesia and Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia. Upper Extremity Regional Anaesthetic Techniques in the Management of Post Operative Pain. Lower Extremity Anesthetic Techniques in the Management of Postoperative Pain. Continuous Peripheral Nerve Catheter Techniques. Anticoagulation Guidelines in the Regional and Neuraxial Anesthesia. Pediatric Acute Pain - Diagnosis and Treatment. Pain Management in the Trauma Patient. Pain in the Obstretic Patient. Perioperative Care of the Opioid Tolerant Patient. Pain Management in the Elderly Postoperative Patient.