Wall & Melzack's Textbook Of Pain: Expert Consult - Online And Print, 6e (Wall And Melzack's Textbook Of Pain) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Anaesthesia category! Apply the latest scientific and clinical advances with Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain, 6th Edition. Drs. Stephen McMahon, Martin Koltzenburg, Irene Tracey, and Dennis C. Turk, along with more than 125 other leading authorities, present all of the latest knowledge about the genetics, neurophysiology, psychology, and assessment of every type of pain syndrome. They also provide practical guidance on the full range of today's pharmacologic, interventional, electrostimulative, physiotherapeutic, and psychological management options. Benefit from the international, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience of a "who's who" of international authorities in pain medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, palliative medicine, and other relevant fields.Access the complete contents online anytime, anywhere at www.expertconsult.com.
Series: Wall and Melzack's Textbook of Pain
Hardcover: 1184 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 6 edition (July 5, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0702040592
ISBN-13: 978-0702040597
Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 9 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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This is a very welcome newer comprehensive atlas and textbook regarding the sensory CNS and neural pathways with respect to the pathophysiology. Nociceptive endings, antinociceptive descending neural circuits are described well. Excellent color drawings and photos are provided throughout the book. This is over a 1400 page outstanding reference for pain physicians, sensory neurophysiologists, anesthetists, neurosurgeons, and internal medicine doctors. The psychophysics of the sensory systems are handled in depth. Neurobiology graduate students will also benefit from this book. Imaging, single neuron physiology, and surgical treatments are described. For example, DREZ lesions, thalamotomy, other intracerebral infusion therapies are also included. Callosotomy, split brain, limited psychosurgery are all covered. The various narcotics and their judicious usage in chronic pain are also covered in depth.The biochemistry and pharmacology of inflammatory mechanisms and appropriate treatments are also covered in-depth. NSAIDs, opioids, psychotropics have separate chapters and are handled with care. Complications of pain management, pitfalls, and other issues are described.
Amazing textbook, well illustrated figures and tables. It Takes a good insight view into a interdisciplinary pain medicine approach. Absolutely recommendable.
It is just perfect for the ones who want to know everything known about pain and it is a must have for pain researchers.
One of the best and most complete references on pain! The online "Student Consult" is superb - access the book contents through the Internet.
The book has got almost everything I need for my pain management degree course except it doesn't cover much on ethical issues
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