Chapter 11 Radiation Safety and Complications of Fluoroscopy, Ultrasonography, and Computed Tomography Tristan C. Pico Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Fluoroscopy and other imaging technologies have proved invaluable. The guidance they…
Chapter 9 Complications of Nucleus Replacement and Motion-Sparing Technologies Iain H. Kalfas Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Spinal fusion surgery can provide successful outcomes in treatment of low back pain arising…
Chapter 13 Complications of Epidural Injections Matthew T. Ranson Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Epidural steroid injection (ESI) for the treatment of chronic pain requires physician expertise not only in the…
Chapter 18 Complications of Intraarticular Joint Injections and Musculoskeletal Injections Eric G. Cornidez Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Intraarticular joint and musculoskeletal injections are considered among the least invasive interventional therapies…
Chapter 4 Avoidance, Recognition, and Treatment of Complications in Cranial Neuromodulation for Pain Parag G. Patil Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) was initially used as a therapy…
Definition of terms In the past complementary therapies were described as “unconventional therapies” rarely used by orthodox medical professionals. Now, with increased use and understanding of these therapies, the term…
Grief Grief is multidimensional. It has an impact on behaviour, emotions, cognitive processes, physical health, social functioning, and spiritual beliefs. A major loss forces people to adapt their assumptions about…
Why is good communication necessary? Effective communication is essential in all clinical care. In palliative care, professionals need good communication skills to be aware of the patient’s unspoken concerns. They…
Home care Ninety percent of the final year of life is spent at home, no matter where the patient eventually dies. Home is a special place, a state of mind,…
Constipation Prevalence Constipation is the infrequent and difficult passage of small hard faeces. About 80% of patients in palliative care will require laxatives. Constipation Definition Infrequent hard stools Associated symptoms…
