Nociceptive pain: Typically caused by damage to body tissues. Common wound-related etiologies include decubitus ulcers, mucositis, and procedures such as debridement, dressing changes, or radiation treatments. This pain is often… Click to show full abstract
Nociceptive pain: Typically caused by damage to body tissues. Common wound-related etiologies include decubitus ulcers, mucositis, and procedures such as debridement, dressing changes, or radiation treatments. This pain is often described as sharp, aching, or throbbing. Neuropathic pain: Typically chronic in nature due to long-term inflammation or injury to nerve fibers. This may be seen in certain malignant wounds or refractory mucositis. This pain is usually described as burning, stabbing, or sharp.
               
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