Pain

Question 1

Socrates

Answer 1

Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Associated symptoms
Timing
Exacerbating /relieving factors
Severity

Question 2

Describe WHO pain ladder (3)

Answer 2

1. Mild pain: paracetamol + ibuprofen 400 mg po TDS
2. Moderate: ibuprofen + tramadol 50mg 4-6 hourly
3. Acute severe: tramadol+ paracetamol + morphine 10 -15 mg IM 4-6 hourly or iv diluted 10 ml ns