Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks –American Pain Society–American Academy of Pain Medicine Pain Taxonomy Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Sickle Cell Disease Pain

Acute pain episodes are the most common complication in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Classically attributed to vaso-occlusion, recent insights suggest that chronic pain may also contribute to the pathogenesis of acute pain episodes, which adds complexity to their diagnosis and management. A taxonomy, or classification system, for acute pain in patients with SCD would aid research efforts and enhance clinical care. To meet this need, the Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks public –private partnership with the U.S.

Source: The Journal of Pain - December 19, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Joshua J. Field, Samir K. Ballas, Claudia M. Campbell, Lori E. Crosby, Carlton Dampier, Deepika S. Darbari ‖, Donna K. McClish, Wally R. Smith, William T. Zempsky Tags: Focus Article Source Type: research