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Learning Objectives
- Review peripheral and central anatomical pain pathways.
- Understand peripheral and central pain mechanisms in acute
nociceptive and neuropathic pain states.
- Know the pharmacology, principles, and use of analgesic
and other drug therapies in pain.
- Evaluate role of electrodiagnostics and imaging techniques in
pain management.
- Discuss assessment and management of postoperative pain
and common chronic pain states.
- Understand the treatment of pain in special populations (ie,
pediatrics, geriatrics, cancer, pregnant and nursing women,
and individuals with substance abuse).
- Describe classification, assessment, and management of
headaches, complex regional pain, and neuropathic pain
states.
- Review anatomy, indications, and contraindications for
regional blocks.
- Discuss ethical and medico-legal issues related to pain
medicine, DEA regulations pertaining to prescribing
schedule II and III drugs, record keeping, and quality
assurance.
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