Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Advanced Pain Assessment
A. Pain Is Multidimensional
B. Types of Pain
C. Important Definitions
D. Pain Assessment
E. Pain Assessment Video
F. Physical Examination
G. Diagnostics
Section 3: Pain Management
A. Groups at Risk for Poor Pain Management
a. Children
b. Older adults
B. Common Pharmacologic Management
a.Non- Opioids
1. Acetaminophen
2. NSAIDs
b. Commonly Used Opioids
1.Mechanisms of action
2. Adverse effects
C.Routes of Administration
D Principles of Opioid Pain Management
E. Opioid Equianalgesia
F. Adjuvant Therapy
1. Antidepressants
2. Anticonvulsants
3. Corticosteroids
G. Non-Pharmacologic Strategies
Section 4: Safe Practice
A. Universal Precautions
B. Risk Evaluation & Mitigation
C. Opioid Use
D. Screening for High-Risk Behaviors
E. Opioid Management Agreements
F. Patient Education
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. References
D. Congratulations
Disclosure: The National ELNEC Project has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.