Anaesthesiology & Pain Management
Medical imaging device aids anaesthesiologists in chronic pain management procedures
Imaging3, the developer of medical imaging devices that produce 3D medical diagnostic images of virtually any part of the human body in real time, provided an overview of how its new product, the Dominion, is being sought after by Pain Management physicians and specialists. The company's product ushers in a new ability for physicians to see, not only the source of the pain, but to also accurately administer pain-relieving procedures or drugs at the exact site of the discomfort. [More]
UK approves innovative single epidural injection
SkyePharma PLC announces that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved the company’s DepoDur for the treatment of pain following major surgery. Previously referred to as DepoMorphine, DepoDur is a novel single-dose, sustained-release injectable formulation of morphine. [More]
Perspectives in postoperative pain management
2006 has witnessed significant advances in pain management. A few of the newer pain management tools have helped medical care facilities provide a range of solutions to meet postoperative patient needs, allowing them to reduce or eliminate pain and discomfort with minimal side effects. As effective pain management is crucial to patient care models, hospitals are continuously exploring different perspectives and seeking ways to improve postoperative pain management. [More]
