Intensive Update in Pain Management 2017 (Videos)

Understanding Pain Management: An In-depth Examination

Pathophysiology of Pain and Chronic Conditions

• Acute and Chronic Pain: Comprehend the underlying mechanisms of pain signaling and the distinctions between short-term and persistent discomfort.
• Neuropathic Pain Conditions: Recognize the diverse manifestations and characteristics of nerve-related pain, including its causes and impact on the nervous system.

Health Care Reform and Pain Management

• Impact on Practice: Analyze the implications of evolving health care policies on the diagnosis and treatment of pain, including the implications for prescribers and patients.

Novel Techniques in Pain Management

• Interventional Techniques: Explore advanced procedures for the management of chronic pain, such as nerve blocks, injections, and neuromodulation.
• Non-interventional Techniques: Discover complementary approaches to pain relief, including physical therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

Rheumatologic Conditions and Pain

• Autoimmune Disorders and Pain: Examine the mechanisms by which immune system dysfunction can contribute to chronic pain, including fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.

Fibromyalgia Management

• Current Understanding: Delve into the latest research and controversies surrounding fibromyalgia, its diagnosis, and treatment options.
• Comprehensive Evaluation: Evaluate the essential steps involved in assessing patients with fibromyalgia to develop tailored treatment plans.

Advanced Technology and Therapeutic Approaches

• Neuromodulation Techniques: Review the principles and applications of high-density stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, burst stimulation, and other nerve-based therapies.
• Opioid Management

National Opioid Epidemic

• Crisis in America: Understand the origins and complexities of the opioid epidemic and its impact on society.
• Opioid Use in Chronic Pain: Examine the controversial debate over the role of opioids in the management of chronic pain, weighing the benefits and risks.
• CDC and FDA Opioid Guidelines: Analyze the regulatory landscape surrounding opioid prescribing and its implications for pain management.

Multidisciplinary Pain Care

• Team-based Delivery: Explore the collaborative approach to pain management, involving physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other health care professionals.
• Physician and Patient Wellness: Recognize the challenges of working with chronic pain patients and the techniques to prevent burnout.

Innovations in Pain Medicine

• Emerging Technologies: Discover promising research findings and cutting-edge therapies for pain relief, including sodium nitrite for peripheral neuropathy and intradural spinal cord stimulation.

Economics of Pain Management

• Transitioning to Value-Based Care: Analyze the shift from fee-for-service to bundled payments and the economic implications for pain care.
• Cost-effectiveness of Treatments: Evaluate the financial viability of different pain management interventions, such as neuro stimulation and targeted drug delivery.

Audience and Learning Objectives

Intended Audience:

• Anesthesia providers
• Interventional pain specialists
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists
• Orthopaedic and spine surgeons
• Neurologists and neurosurgeons
• Headache specialists
• Palliative care specialists
• Primary care physicians
• Physical therapists
• Physician assistants
• Nurse practitioners
• Residents and fellows in training

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of neuromodulation therapies in pain management, including patient selection criteria.
• Implement cost-effective pain care strategies that align with health care reform objectives.
• Identify pain conditions that necessitate surgical referral.
• Recognize the significance of rheumatologic conditions in chronic pain development and treatment.
• Acquire the technical skills required for interventional pain procedures.
• Utilize multidisciplinary and multimodal approaches to manage diverse chronic pain conditions.
• Apply CDC guidelines to chronic opioid treatment to enhance safety and mitigate adverse effects.