pain

The Cannabinoids as Therapeutic Agents in the Management of Pain

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.192

Pages:

576-80

Synopsis:

This paper explored the suitability of naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids for pain management. The antinociceptive mechanisms identified for cannabinoids, relative to currently available analgesics, are promising in several cases, more so for chronic than for acute pain, where the potential remains hopeful but as yet unrealized.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This review focussed on the role of the endocannabinoid system in relation to pain transmission and modulation. Various facets of both naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids (CBs) were explored in an effort to ascertain their suitability in the treatment and management of pain.

Received:

18 Sep, 2017

Accepted:

23 Oct, 2017

Published:

29 Dec, 2017

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e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

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Characterization of Neuropathic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.164

Pages:

503–9

Synopsis:

This study sought to identify the amount of nociceptive, affective and neuropathic pain components in sickle cell disease (SCD) in Grenada, West Indies. Characterization of pain in SCD will contribute to increased awareness and promote the development of adequate and effective pain management guidelines.

ABSTRACT

Received:

08 Aug, 2017

Accepted:

09 Oct, 2017

Published:

13 Nov, 2017

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e-Published: 05 Oct, 2017

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Intradiscal Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Due to Discogenic Low Back Pain

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.017

Synopsis:

The present study investigated the effectiveness of intradiscal steroid injection in the treatment of discogenic, low-back pain with neuropathic pain. Intradiscal steroid injections appear to be an effective and promising treatment for the neuropathic pain component in discogenic, low-back pain.

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of intradiscal steroid injection in the treatment of discogenic low back pain (DLBP) with neuropathic pain (NeP).

Received:

11 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

08 Feb, 2016

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Keywords:

pain

Discogenic

intradiscal low back pain

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e-Published: 23 Feb, 2016

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Labour Pain Management with Water Immersion

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.407

Pages:

46-51

Synopsis:

Pain in childbirth and its control is one of the main concerns of health workers. Immersion in water during labour seemed a useful, economical and safe method for the management of pain in childbirth.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the effect of water immersion on labour and delivery and on the health of the mother and the newborn.

Received:

20 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

20 Apr, 2018

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non-pharmacological analgesic measures

pain

pregnancy

Journal Authors:

JM Martínez-Galiano

e-Published: 14 Jan, 2016

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The Effect of Three Different Applications on Rocuronium Injection Pain: A Double Blinded, Randomized Clinical Study

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.004

Synopsis:

Rocuronium induces severe and noxious pain when administered intravenously during anaesthesia induction. We suggested that remifentanyl can be used as intravenous bolus to prevent rocuronium induced pain as effective as remifentanyl and lidocaine administration with venous occlusion.

ABSTRACT

Background: Some agents such as rocuronium and propofol induce severe and noxious pain when administered intravenously during anesthesia induction. This causes to additional stress for the patient who is already stressful due to operation. The purpose of our study was to compare the effects of remifentanyl with two different administration methods and lidocaine on rocuronium injection pain.

Received:

20 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

18 May, 2015

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e-Published: 11 Nov, 2015

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

The Use of Analgesic Drugs in Patients with Sickle Cell Painful Crisis

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.272

Pages:

479–83

Synopsis:

Painful crisis in patients with sickle cell anaemia is associated with severe pain in 75% and most will require second line therapy for adequate resolution. Physicians need to provide adequate pain relief to decrease morbidity in these patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the drug options used for pain in patients with acute sickle cell painful crisis at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Jamaica.

Method: This retrospective study assessed all patients admitted to the UHWI between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2010 with acute sickle cell anaemia painful crisis and the data obtained regarding site, severity, outcome and drug options selected for pain.

Received:

08 Oct, 2012

Revised:

24 Feb, 2013

Accepted:

12 Mar, 2013

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Keywords:

Sickle Cell Disease