Encyclopedia of Pain

2007 Edition

Pain Nurse(s)

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_3126

Definition

A pain nurse is specially trained to work in an acute pain team, take care of patients, teach ward nurses and instruct patients in pain relieving methods.

 Postoperative Pain, Acute Pain Team

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