Basics of Pain Management, 4th Edition

by Gautam Das, Samarjit Dey, Sushpa Das This book remains an essential resource for all healthcare professionals involved in treating various pain conditions. This comprehensive yet concise guide covers the fundamental concepts of pain mechanisms, assessment and treatment strategies across a wide spectrum of clinical scenarios. Organized into practical sections, the book begins with foundational knowledge about pain pathways, types of pain, pharmacotherapy, psychological aspects, and common myths in pain management. The subsequent sections comprehensively discuss region-specific conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint pain, neuropathic pain, widespread pain syndromes, and cancer-related pain. The fourth edition features a newly added chapter “Risks and Safety in Interventional Pain Procedures" offering critical insights and practical steps to manage risks inherent in invasive pain management techniques, thereby emphasizing the integration of clinical expertise with patient safety and ethical responsibility. Basics of Pain Management is an invaluable text and resource for postgraduate students, pain physicians, anesthesiologists, general practitioners, and healthcare trainees dedicated to improving pain management outcomes.