Apie 5-tąji gyvybės signalą

Pain medicine is developing in Lithuania. The Ministry of Health issues several decrees related to pain management. The decree on emergency care (as of August 26, 2004) is one of the most important and relevant to pain as 5th vital sign. Management of pain using pain scales was approved as the rule of clinical practice by this decree. Nevertheless, lack of basic knowledge both practical skills remain as main obstacles looking for better pain assessment and treatment. Therefore, practical workshops educating healthcare professionals and giving them theoretical knowledge and practical skills are necessary in terms to improve pain management in Lithuania.