apsa/sia pain management project health fair (poster) training adrienne tran & kathlyn lim
TRANSCRIPT
APSA/SIA Pain Management Project
Health Fair (Poster) Training
Adrienne Tran & Kathlyn Lim
ObjectiveBefore Health Fair
◦What to bringDuring Health Fair
◦Attract audiences◦Educate patients and answer their
questions◦Do’s and Don’ts
After Health Fair◦Evaluate yourself
Before the Health Fair
Get a good nights rest and review your notes on pain management
Remember to bring◦A copy of your intern license◦Your CPR card◦White coat with your USC name tag
What to Bring to the Health Fair
During the Health Fair
Smile and be professionalAsk simple questions to trigger
their interest◦Have you ever use Motrin or Tylenol?◦Do you know the difference between
Motrin and Tylenol?Offer our prize if they can answer
your questions correctly
Attract your audiences
You can answer specific questions they have
Or
Teach them something they don’t know◦ Present our poster tailoring to their interest◦ Let’s get familiar with what is on the poster
Once they are at our booth
Left panel◦What are the common types of pain
Middle panel◦How to prevent pain and manage pain◦Common OTC and Rx pain medication
Right panel◦Non-pharmacological therapy◦Resources
What’s on our Poster??
There are many types of pain, but we are going to focus the most common ones. They are:
◦Headache◦Lower back pain◦Menstrual pain◦Osteoarthritis
Common Types of Pain
There are different types of headaches. They are:◦Tension headache◦Migraine headache ◦Sinus headache◦Cluster headache (Rx only)
Most common type of headache is a tension headache.
Pain#1 Headache
Common triggers of a tension headache are◦Stress◦Anxiety◦Depression◦Fatigue◦Emotional conflicts◦Repressed hostility
Pain#1 Headache
OTC treatment options: ◦Excedrin Tension Headache
(APAP 500 mg/caffeine 60 mg)
◦Tylenol (APAP 500 mg)
◦Motrin or Advil (Ibuprofen 200 mg),
◦Aleve (Naproxen 220 mg)
◦Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid 325 mg)
Pain#1 Headache
Soreness or tightness of the lower back
Possible causes are ◦sedentary lifestyle◦poor posture◦ improper shoes◦excess body weight◦poor mattresses◦ improper technique in lifting heavy
objects◦osteoarthritis
Pain#2 Lower Back Pain
Treatment options: ◦Rest◦Ice or heat therapy◦Massage◦Motrin (Ibuprofen 200 mg)◦Aleve (Naproxen 220 mg)◦Topical Analgesics
IcyHot Bengay Salonpas Capsaicin
Pain#2 Lower Back Pain
Cramping and/or pain in the lower abdominal area
Occurs in young women, teens, and early 20's
Pain#3 Menstrual Pain
Treatment options: ◦Midol Menstrual Complete
(APAP 500 mg/Caffeine 60mg/ Pyrilamine 15mg)
◦Pamprin Multi-Symptom (APAP 500 mg/Pamabrom 25
mg/Pyrilamine 15 mg)
Pain#3 Menstrual Pain
Breakdown and eventual loss of joint cartilage
Possible causes are family history and wear and tear
Pain#4 Osteoarthritis
Treatment options: ◦Tylenol Arthritis (first choice!)
APAP 650mg
◦Glucosamine Chondroitin◦Topical Analgesics
IcyHot Bengay Capsaicin Salonpas
Pain#4 Osteoarthritis
Exercise Regularly and Healthy Diet!
Have Proper Posture!Lift Loads Safe and Easy!Build Strong Bones!
Ways to Prevent Pain
TylenolAspirinMotrin, Advil, AleveTopical Analgesics
Common Pain MedicationsOver-the Counter
TylenolAlso known as Acetaminophen or APAPUsed for fever, headache, mild-moderate
pain without inflammation, osteoarthritis, muscloskeletal pain◦Regular Strength - 325 mg◦Extra Strength - 500 mg◦Tylenol Arthritis Pain & Tylenol 8-Hour - 650 mg
Max Dose – 4g/day, 2g/day in pts on warfarin therapy, have liver dysfunction, >3 EtOH drinks a day, or have poor nutritional intake
Common Pain MedicationsOver-the Counter
AspirinAlso known as Acetylsalicylic AcidUsed for fever, headache, mild-
moderate pain, musculoskeletal pain◦81 mg (used for heart protection)◦Regular Strength - 325 mg◦Extra Strength - 500 mg
Max Dose - 4000 mg/dayNo anti-inflammatory effects until 4-
6g/day (more than max dose)
Common Pain MedicationsOver-the Counter
Motrin, Advil, and AleveBelongs to a class of medications known as
NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Used for fever, headache, mild-moderate pain and inflammation, musculoskeletal pain, menstrual pain, toothache, back pain, arthritis◦ Ibuprofen - 200 mg ◦ Max Ibuprofen Dose - 1200 mg/day◦ Naproxen Sodium - 220 mg
Max Naproxen Dose - 660 mg/day
Common Pain MedicationsOver-the Counter
Topical Analgesics◦IcyHot◦Thermacare Wraps◦Capzaicin◦Bengay◦Salonpas
Common Pain MedicationsOver-the Counter
NSAID◦Ibuprofen (Motrin): 600 mg, 800 mg◦Naproxen Sodium (Naprosyn): 550
mg◦Meloxicam (Mobic): 7.5 mg, 15 mg
Common Pain MedicationsPrescription Only
Opioid Analgesic◦Hydrocodone-APAP (Vicodin): 5
mg/500 mg ◦Morphine Sulfate (Kadian, MS Contin):
15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, 100 mg◦Oxycodone-APAP (Percocet): 5mg/325
mg◦Oxycodone HCl Extended Release
(OxyContin ER): 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg
Common Pain MedicationsPrescription Only
Headache◦Regular sleeping & eating schedule◦Avoid triggers (stress and food)◦Cold packs and massage ◦Lie in dark and quiet room◦Keep a headache journal
Non-Pharmacological Therapy
Lower Back Pain◦Alternate heat/cold (cold for spasms,
heat to loosen muscle)◦Massage, chiropractic manipulation◦Physical exercise◦RICE Therapy
Rest Ice Compression elevation
Non-Pharmacological Therapy
Menstrual Pain◦Heating pads◦Regular exercise◦Loose Clothing◦Massage◦Stop smoking
Non-Pharmacological Therapy
Osteoarthritis◦Weight loss◦Wear shock-absorbing shoes◦Physical or occupational therapy◦Acupuncture◦Low-impact exercise
Non-Pharmacological Therapy
Referral to Pain Specialists◦ American Chronic Pain Association at 800-533-
3231◦ USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at 323-
865-3000◦ USC Pain Center at 323-442-6202
If you do not have a doctor or insurance, try:◦ LA Social Serve info line at 800-339-6993◦ LAC/USC Referral Line at 323-226-4970◦ Patient Advocate Foundation at 800-532-5274
Poison Control for medication overdose at 800-222-1222
Pain Management Resources
Do◦Give advice and make suggestions◦Determine if OTC medications will help◦Provide resources◦Suggest options and let people know their pain
can be managed◦Use common sense
Don’t◦Say something you are not sure about◦Diagnose or suggest specific prescription
therapy◦Recommend self-treatment when not
appropriate◦Give false hope
Do’s and Don’t’s at Health Fair
After the Health Fair
Write a few sentences on◦The experiences you learned from
health fair◦Something to continue or improve
Email Adrienne or Kathlyn within a week after the health fair
Evaluate
Thank you for your attention
Email us if you have any question◦Adrienne: [email protected]◦Kathlyn: [email protected]
See you at HF!!
That’s all, folks!!