Pain sensitivity can be described as an individual’s underlying predisposition to pain and is highly variable between individuals, playing a significant role in the intensity and duration of pain and opioid use after surgery. In this session, the current evidence on pain sensitivity research in surgical populations will be presented, and participants will learn about various techniques to measure pain sensitivity. This session is recommended for CRNAs and RRNAs interested in advancing knowledge about pain phenotypes and how they may influence treatment response, and for CRNAs in acute or chronic pain management, where the inclusion of full pain sensitivity profiling can be incorporated into current practice to allow tailoring of treatment for individualized pain management.
Class A credit can only be earned for participation in synchronous learning via live in-person or live webinar sessions. In-person attendees can only receive Class A credit for the sessions they attend live.
Due to CE guidelines, sessions which are recorded will not be available for viewing immediately following Congress.
Learning Objectives:
Describe pain sensitivity and discuss the impact it has on anesthesia and surgical outcomes.
List techniques used to measure pain sensitivity.
Describe how pain sensitivity measures may be used to improve anesthesia practice.
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