Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain

by Cathy Parkes December 02, 2020 Updated: June 10, 2021

Nociceptive pain is caused by tissue damage or inflammation. This type of pain is often described as "aching" or "throbbing".

Neuropathic pain is caused by nerve damage. This type of pain is often described as "shooting" or "burning".

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Incidence Vs Prevalence

Incidence vs. Prevalence:

Incidence is the number of NEW cases of disease/injury in a population during a period of time.

Prevalence is the number of ALL cases (new and pre-existing) of disease/injury in a population during a period of time

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A negative nitrogen balance indicates insufficient PROTEIN intake (due to illness, malnutrition, or aging).

It means the patient is using protein faster than it is being synthesized.

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Indications of Intent to Commit Suicide

Recognize behaviors that may indicate an intention to commit suicide . For example: Giving away prized possessions, sudden improvement of mood or calmness, and/or making of final preparations.

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