Psychological Trauma

A considerable proportion of rheumatology patients may have a history of abuse, trauma or post-traumatic stress that contributes an emotional component to their physical pain.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In this interview from the Southwest Nephrology Conference, Dara N. Rampersad, PhD, LPC, NCC, explains the value of the “five plays” that staff can use to help de-escalate tension during a dialysis treatment.

A published review article showed patients may experience psychological effects after musculoskeletal trauma which may lead to adverse outcomes, including chronic pain and disability.

Ventilated patients with severe COVID-19 infection may experience air hunger and psychological trauma. A new paper published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society calls attention to ventilation and medication strategies.