"Providing Peace of Mind"

Assessment

• Obtain history and physical
• Identify problems/needs (Pain Assessment)
• Pain relief measures

Pain Relief Measures

• Distraction
• Analgesic
• Cutaneous Stimulation
• Epidural

Coordination

• Cause and source of pain
• Effective medication adminisration-routes and dosages
• Prevention/proactive approach-stay on top of the pain
• Side effects of medication

• Acquisition and delivery of equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals
• Consultation with physician
• Recommendations for continuing care or discharge
• Ongoing monitoring of intervention measure appropriateness

• Increased physical endurance, strength and flexibility
• Increases functional capacity
• Increase pain/stress management skills
• Decrease dependence on medications
• Decrease negative psychological effects of the pain
• Increase patient's overall level of satisfaction