At the neuro-vascular emergencies unit at the Pitié-Salpêtrière (AP-HP,Paris), a population that is mostly elderly and dependent is cared for daily by caregivers. With an average age of stroke of… Click to show full abstract
At the neuro-vascular emergencies unit at the Pitié-Salpêtrière (AP-HP,Paris), a population that is mostly elderly and dependent is cared for daily by caregivers. With an average age of stroke of 74 years, these patients regularly suffer from neuropathic pain in post-stroke situations. Caregivers are very vigilant in preventing pain induced during care, particularly during mobilization, and are developing holistic pain management that includes non-drug approaches.
               
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