Dannemiller Pain Review Course 2017 (Videos)

Comprehensive Learning Objectives for Pain Management Professionals

Foundational Principles

Objective 1:

• Accurately identify both regional and generalized pain entities, elucidating their anatomical and pathophysiological basis for effective diagnosis and treatment.

Objective 2:

• Develop systematic strategies for pharmacological interventions in pain states, grounded in sound pharmacological principles.

Objective 3:

• Comprehend the anatomical and physiological foundations of pain states and their appropriate management strategies.

Interventional Pain Management Techniques

Objective 4:

• Explore the role of interventional pain management procedures in pain management, supported by evidence-based medicine.

Objective 5:

• Understand the ethical and legal considerations essential for responsible pain management practices.

Comprehensive Pain Management Topics

Section 1: Pain Syndromes

• Neuropathic Pain
• Steroids, Antidepressants, and Anticonvulsants

Section 2: Imaging Techniques in Pain Diagnosis

• CT and Plain Films
• MRI
• Bone Scan, PET Scan, Headaches, Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety

Section 3: Functional Impact and Rehabilitation

• Function, Impairment, Disability, and Handicap
• Trigger Points and Peripheral Joint Injections
• Rehabilitation Medicine Approach to Chronic Pain Management

Section 4: Pharmacotherapies

• Opioids, REMS, and Prescription Writing
• NSAIDs and Muscle Relaxants

Section 5: Alternative and Complementary Medicine

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Section 6: Pain Management Approaches

• Hospice and Pain Management in Underserved Areas
• Pediatric Pain Management
• Geriatric Pain Management
• Overview of Neurosurgical Invasive Techniques

Section 7: Surgical Interventions

• Discectomy and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Neuromodulation

Section 8: Pathophysiology of Pain

• Biology of Pain Processing
• Post Tissue Injury Pain
• Post Nerve Injury Pain
• Radiofrequency Lesioning in Pain Management

Section 9: Pain Conditions

• Pelvic Pain
• Central Pain States
• Head and Neck Blocks
• Headache
• Facial Pain

Section 10: Pain Anatomy

• Anatomy of the Spine
• Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

Section 11: Extremity Pain

• Extremity Pain

Section 12: Ethical Considerations

• Ethical Issues in Pain Management

Section 13: Clinical Assessment

• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Nociceptive Pain
• Trauma Pain Management

Section 14: Painful Medical Conditions

• Painful Conditions of the Thorax and Abdomen
• Acute to Chronic Pain

Section 15: Advanced Techniques

• Brachial Plexus Block Update: State of the Art, PNS vs. US
• Cancer Pain and Symptom Management
• Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks: PNS vs. US – State of the Art
• Spinal and Epidural Blocks

Section 16: Research and Psychology

• Ethics, Research Design, and Elementary Statistics
• Psychogenic Pain
• Psychological Assessment of Pain
• Psychological Treatment of Pain