Alpha brain waves can predict post-surgery pain
A technique developed by the University of Birmingham demonstrates link between patients’ alpha brain waves and responses to pain
A new technique developed by the University of Birmingham could allow clinicians to plan additional preventative pain medication during surgery for vulnerable patients.
The system could mean that these patients are less likely to experience pain during their recovery and are also less likely to go on to suffer chronic symptoms.
The study was carried out by Samantha Millard, at the Centre for Human Brain Health, in collaboration with researchers in the University’s Institute of Inflammation and Ageing at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
The project involved 16 patients about to undergo surgery to treat lung cancer and the pilot study was published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia.
Read more: https://www.pharmatimes.com/news/alpha_brain_waves_can_predict_post-surgery_pain_1389845
A new technique developed by the University of Birmingham could allow clinicians to plan additional preventative pain medication during surgery for vulnerable patients.
The system could mean that these patients are less likely to experience pain during their recovery and are also less likely to go on to suffer chronic symptoms.
The study was carried out by Samantha Millard, at the Centre for Human Brain Health, in collaboration with researchers in the University’s Institute of Inflammation and Ageing at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
The project involved 16 patients about to undergo surgery to treat lung cancer and the pilot study was published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia.
Read more: https://www.pharmatimes.com/news/alpha_brain_waves_can_predict_post-surgery_pain_1389845
