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High prevalence of neuropathic pain in the hand of patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury: a cross-sectional study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (11), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the pain profile of patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury. Methods We enrolled 65 patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury. The Douleur Neuropathique 4 questionnaire was used to classify pain and the SF-36 was used to evaluate quality of life. Results T...

Uma pesquisa quase experimental em enfermagem sobre dor em pacientes em coma

Rev. bras. enferm; 69 (5), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo: verificar se pacientes em coma sentem dor durante a intervenção de enfermagem banho no leito. Método: 19 pacientes com 61 ± 17,39 anos de idade participaram do estudo. Realizou-se, pelo método ELISA, a análise quantitativa de substância P (SP) na saliva coletada antes e durante ...

Bilateral greater occipital nerve block for treatment of post-dural puncture headache after caesarean operations

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (5), 2016
Abstract Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is an important complication of neuroaxial anesthesia and more frequently noted in pregnant women. The pain is described as severe, disturbing and its location is usually fronto-occipital. The conservative treatment of PDPH consists of bed rest, f...

The effects of memantine on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (5), 2016
Abstract Objectives: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction refers to the problems associated with thought and memory that are often experienced after major surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of intraperitoneally administered memantine on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after...

Comparison of nerve combing and percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation in the treatment for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (ITN) is a common pain disease in elderly people. Many methods have been used to alleviate the pain of patients, but few studies in the literature have compared the effect of nerve combing and percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation. OBJECTIV...

Efectividad de la terapia Su-Jok en pacientes con dolor por espolón calcáneo
Effectiveness of the Su-Jok therapy in patients with pain due to heel spur

Medisan; 20 (10), 2016
Se realizó una intervención terapéutica en 128 pacientes con dolor por espolón calcáneo, seleccionados aleatoriamente, quienes fueron tratados en el Departamento de Rehabilitación del Hospital General Docente "Orlando Pantoja Tamayo" en el municipio de Contramaestre, de la provincia de Santiago de ...

The effect of various kinematics on postoperative pain after instrumentation: a prospective, randomized clinical study

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate various kinematic movements on postoperative pain using a Reciproc system. Material and Methods: Fifty-six molar teeth were divided into four groups according to kinematics as follows: continuous rotation, 360° CCW – 30° CW, 270° CCW – 30° CW, and 150° C...

Is pain during pediatric dental sedation associated with children's pre-operative characteristics? An exploratory study

Introduction: Little is known about the factors associated with the pain of children in dental treatment under conscious sedation. Objective: To investigate the association between preoperative characteristics and pain during pediatric dental treatment under sedation. Material and method: This explorat...

Pain characterization in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (9), 2016
ABSTRACT Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder, characterized by progressive muscle weakness. Historically, pain has not been considered to be a major symptom in DMD. Objective To investigate the relationship between DMD and pain. Methods We conducted a systematic review...

Avaliação do controle da dor no pós-operatório de cirurgia torácica pelo método visual

Rev. AMRIGS; 60 (3), 2016
Objetivo: Reportar resultados de protocolo específico de tratamento da dor em toracotomia. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo por 12 meses, com acompanhamento de pacientes submetidos à ressecção pulmonar, exceto pneumonectomia. Analgesia foi realizada com cateter peridural e bloqueio intercostal no trans-o...