Basics of Pain Medicine


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Basics of Pain Medicine

Overview

Course Description

MODULE 1: BASIC OF PAIN PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 

Basics of Pain Pathway and Pain Physiology

Basics of Pain Pharmacology

MODULE 2: BASICS OF USG AND PRP

Basics of USG

Needle manipulation under USG

PRP in pain management

MODULE 3: LOW BACK I

Evaluation of Back Pain part 1

Pain Generators in L-S spine:

Demonstration of the following fluoroscopic-guided interventions on the mannequin

Transforaminal Epidural Injection (Kambin's triangle and safe triangle approach)

Facet Joint: Intra-articular + Medial Branch Block

MODULE 4: LOW BACK-II 

Evaluation of Back Pain part 2

Demonstration of the following fluoroscopic-guided interventions on mannequin

Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection

SI joint Injection

S1 Selective Nerve Root Block

MODULE 5: SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM -I

Anatomy of Sympathetic NS

Demonstration of the following fluoroscopic guided blocks on the mannequin

Celiac Plexus block

Splanchnic Nerve block

Lumbar sympathetic block

Superior Hypogastric Plexus block

MODULE 6: SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM -II

USG Guided Celiac Plexus and Superior Hypogastric Plexus

Complex regional pain syndrome

Cancer Pain Management

MODULE 7: SHOULDER JOINT

Anatomy, Sono-anatomy

Clinical Exam & Pathology

MODULE 8: KNEE & ANKLE JOINT

Anatomy, Sono-anatomy

Clinical Exam & Pathology

MODULE 9: Common Pan Syndromes

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Cervicogenic Headache

Migraine

Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis and management

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Diagnosis and Management

Certification
Learning Outcomes
 

Learning Outcomes: Basics of Pain Medicine Course

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the Foundations of Pain Medicine:

    • Identify and classify different types of pain, including acute, chronic, nociceptive, and neuropathic pain.
    • Describe the pain pathways and mechanisms involved in pain perception and management.

  2. Perform Basic Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of ultrasound physics and image interpretation.
    • Perform ultrasound-guided interventions for common musculoskeletal pain conditions, such as joint and soft tissue injections.

  3. Apply C-arm Guided Lumbosacral Interventions:

    • Understand the anatomy of the lumbosacral spine and its relevance to pain management.
    • Perform basic C-arm guided interventions, including lumbar facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, and epidural steroid injections.

  4. Manage Cancer-Related Pain:

    • Understand the pathophysiology of cancer pain and the complexities involved in managing it.
    • Explore pharmacological and interventional approaches for the effective management of cancer-related pain.

  5. Treat Neuropathic Pain:

    • Recognize the clinical features of neuropathic pain and its underlying mechanisms.
    • Develop treatment plans that include both pharmacological therapies and interventional techniques for managing neuropathic pain.

  6. Implement a Multimodal Approach to Pain Management:

    • Integrate pharmacological, interventional, and non-pharmacological approaches to create comprehensive pain management plans.
    • Appreciate the psychological and interdisciplinary aspects of pain management in chronic pain patients.

  7. Apply Clinical Knowledge through Case-Based Learning:

    • Analyze real-life case studies and apply practical knowledge of MSK ultrasound, lumbosacral interventions, and cancer/neuropathic pain management.
    • Troubleshoot common challenges in pain management and apply evidence-based practices.

Participants will leave the course equipped with practical skills and knowledge that can be directly applied to their clinical practice, enhancing their ability to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with various pain conditions.

Instructor

Gautam Das
MD, FIPP, FIAPM

Course Director Ex-Dean: Indian Academy of Pain Medicine Past President: Indian Society for Study of Pain Past Chairperson: World Institute of Pain (India-Pakistan-Iran-Sri Lanka Sections) Author of 5 textbooks in Pain Medicine and 150+ publications in peer-reviewed journals

Shirish Amatya
MD, FIPM, CIPS

7 years experience Director of Nepal Pain Care Center

Anamul Haque Milton
DA, FIPP, CIPS, FIPM, FAPM, EDPM, Eular (MSK-USG)

6 years experience

Sushpa Das
MD, FIPP, CIPS, FIPM

Seasoned pain management practitioner and trainer. Visiting Consultant at Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata

Smruti R Hota
MD, FIPP, CIPS, EDPM

Daradia faculty