Mechanisms & Neuroplasticity of Pain: Clinical Implications (closed)
This session is currently closed, however, we suggest that you proceed on-site to the session for any available seating.
Lunch Satellite Symposium
This educational activity will focus on the neurobiology of pain and will explore the latest research and developments in the science of pain, analgesia, and the clinical implications of this emerging data. In addition to research based academic presentations, the program will include a highly interactive, cased-based, continuous assessment discussion.
In the past decade there have been remarkable advances in the field of pain management, from a better understanding of the basic sciences to the mechanisms of pain, to state-of-the-art drug delivery systems and formulations. Most recently, emerging research suggests new advances with novel pharmacologic modalities. Some clinicians are often ill prepared to effectively assess pain and monitor the physiological consequences of suboptimal or excessive analgesia. This can lead to inadequate pain control, adverse effects of analgesia further complicating management, or the other extreme, overmedication that can result in serious consequences and risks for patient safety. New research has shown a correlation between unresolved acute pain experiences and the development of chronic pain attributed to neuroplasticity. This educational activity will focus on the neurobiology of pain and it will explore the latest research and developments in the science of pain, analgesia, and the clinical implications of this emerging data.
There is a compelling need to provide education to understand the mechanisms of pain to improve the assessment and management of pain, increase awareness of the consequences of inadequate pain management, and diffuse knowledge into practice regarding effective treatment approaches and their associated benefits.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity the participants should be better able to:
• Understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie pain
• Evaluate the central concept of neuroplasticity and understand the clinical implications in the management of pain
• Integrate pain management strategies that incorporate the concept of neuroplasticity and pain mechanisms for additive or
synergistic analgesic effects to optimize outcomes in patients with pain
Faculty Sean Mackey, MD, PhD Program Chair
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology
Chief, Division of Pain Management
Stanford School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Charles Argoff, MD
Professor of Neurology
Albany Medical College
Director, Comprehensive Pain Center
Albany Medical Center
Albany, NY
Bruce Nicholson, MD
Director, Division of Pain Medicine
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesia
Penn State School of Medicine
Allentown, PA
This symposium is jointly sponsored by Penn State College of Medicine and Rockpointe® with co-providership from PCME and Global Education Group. This session will offer continuing education for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and pharmacists. This symposium is supported by an educational grant from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. Participants with any questions regarding continuing education earned through participating in this symposium should contact Bonnie Bixler at BBIXLER1@hmc.psu.edu.