[PAIN AND GUIDELINES FOR PAIN PREVENTION IN CHRONIC WOUND].

Abstract

This review article describes the occurrence of painful sensation with special reference to the occurrence of pain in chronic wounds, and presents recommendations for medical treatment of pain. Treatment is focused on pharmacotherapy. The recommended basis for rational use of analgesics is the WHO ‘three-degree’ scale. The need for combining pharmacotherapy with non-pharmacological treatment is also stressed. The positive effect of Visible Incoherent Polarized (VIP) light on the acceleration of chronic wound healing is highlighted.