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Pain Management
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "We Have Conquered Pain": A Celebration of Ether 1846-1996 
 This site celebrates the 150th anniversary of "one of the greatest moments in medicine ... [when] William T.G. Morton, a Boston dentist, demonstrated the use of ether during surgery" at Massachusetts General Hospital. Features brief background about "the controversy surrounding four men who each claim to be the first to discover the means to prevent pain during surgery." Also includes a discussion of surgery before anesthesia and the development of anesthesia. From Massachusetts General Hospital. http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/History/ether1.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 28, 2006 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA): Patient Education
This site provides information for patients on anesthesia, including "the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery." Features brochures on subjects such as types of anesthesia, anesthesia for children and seniors, anesthesia for childbirth, and interactions between anesthesia and herbal medicine; video clips on subjects such as sleep apnea and office-based surgery; and slide shows. http://www.asahq.org/patientEducation.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 27, 2004 MedlinePlus: Anesthesia
Links to resources about anesthesia, the loss of sensitivity to pain brought about by various drugs, which is used during many medical procedures. Topics include overviews, specific conditions (such as conscious sedation), and related issues (such as safety and patient awareness). Also includes links to organizations and material about pediatric anesthesia. Some information available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anesthesia.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 30, 2006 MedlinePlus: Rehabilitation
Compilation of links to consumer material about rehabilitation methods such as physical therapy, art therapy, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, and massage. Covers rehabilitation for some specific conditions, such as stroke and vestibular disorders. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rehabilitation.html Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 14, 2006 The National Pain Foundation
The site offers information and support for the 75 million Americans who "live in chronic, debilitating pain." Includes treatment information, support groups, and directories of practitioners using both traditional and complementary therapies. All material is peer-reviewed. Users may register and create a personal pain inventory and journal. The foundation was created by a group of physicians to "advance functional recovery of persons in pain through information, education and support." Searchable. http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Dec 9, 2006 Pain.com: A World of Information on Pain
This browsable site provides both medical professionals and pain sufferers with information on the treatment and management of pain, specifically those associated with Cancer Pain , Interventional Pain Management , Migraine/Headache Pain , Regional Anesthesia , and Perioperative Pain . Each pain category is defined in simple terms along with an annotated directory on the topic. In addition, the site provides access to pain-related news, resources, clinic locations, a pain library, and much more. Searchable. http://www.pain.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 17, 2004 Relief of Pain and Suffering
An illustrated history of "pain research and modern pain treatment." Includes information on anesthesia, neurophysiology, gate control theory, John Bonica, the Liebeskind lab, and the hospice movement. Features browsable index of illustrations and key terms. From the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, University of California, Los Angeles. http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/biomed/his/painexhibit/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 27, 2009 |
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