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preemptive analgesia |
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preemptive analgesia Sensory blockade before incision Anesthesiology A pain control strategy intended to counteract central sensitization–'windup' or neuroplasticity, a 'physiologic' state of ↑ sensitization
of excitable spinal neurons, coupled to a ↓ threshold for peripheral afferent pain terminals; PA combines local anesthetics, neuraxial blockade, and inhibition of mediators of windup to prevent self-perpetuating pain. See NMDA receptor
antagonist, Windup. Cf Multimodality pain control. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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