ASRA Pain Medicine Update

Cancer Pain and Supportive Care

• Updates on Cancer Pain Management
  (Parallel Session, PS-01b, Friday, November 19, 8-9:45 am)
  

Functional Medicine

• The Happiness Advantage a Pathway to Wellness  
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-08, Friday, November 19, 4:15-6 pm)  
  

Headache

• Headache Management: An Updated Reality*
  (Refresher Course, RC-02, Thursday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm)
• Headaches: When to Worry and What to Do
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-04, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• US: Head and Neck: Supra Orbital, Occipital, Maxillary, Cervical MBB, Stellate
  (Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop, WS-06, Thursday, November 18, 1:30-3:30 pm)
• Head and Neck: Trigeminal, Stellate, Sphenopalatine, and Mandibulary/Maxillary Branches
  (Hands-On Fluoroscopy Workshop, WS-07, Thursday, November 18, 1:30-3:30 pm)
• Cervical Injections and RFA: Epidural and Facet Joint Steroid Injections and Medial Branch Blocks and RFA
  (Hands-On Fluoroscopy Workshop, WS-09, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)

Neuromodulation

• The World of Tomorrow: Is it Happening Already?
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-01, Thursday, November 18, 8:15-9:15 am)
• Headache Management: An Updated Reality*
  (Refresher Course, RC-02, Thursday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm)
• Neuromodulation Beginner
  (Hands-On Fluoroscopy Workshop, WS-04, Thursday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm)
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulators in Chronic Pain Management
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-01, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• The Art of Intrathecal Infusion Therapy: Trouble Shooting Intrathecal Pump and When and How to Change Medications
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-08, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• DRG Stimulation: Patient Selection, Troubleshooting and Managing Complications
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-17, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• Spinal Cord Stimulation: Excellent Tool for the Right Patient*
  (Refresher Course, RC-03, Thursday, November 18, 1:30-3:30 pm)
• Chronic Back Pain in Non-Surgical Candidates*
  (Parallel Session, PS-01a, Friday, November 19, 8-9:45 am)
• Updates on Cancer Pain Management
  (Parallel Session, PS-01b, Friday, November 19, 8-9:45 am)
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation and Ultrasound Neurography (Advanced Course)
  (Half-Day Special Session Fluoroscopy & Ultrasound Workshop, WS-11, Friday, November 19, 8 am-12:15 pm)
• Advancement in the Field of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Lessons Learned*
  (Parallel Session, PS-03a, Friday, November 19, 1:45-3:30 pm)
• Advanced Neuromodulation (Advanced Course)
  (Hands-On Fluoroscopy Workshop, WS-18, Saturday, November 20, 8-10 am)
• Surgical Skills, Intrathecal Pumps and Battery Placement
  (Hands-On Fluoroscopy Workshop, WS-22, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:15 pm)

NP, PA, and Clinical Nurse

• PA/NP/Nursing Meet and Greet in the Chat Room
  (Meet and Greet, Friday, November 19, 9:45-10:30 am)
• Perioperative and Acute Pain Management of the Complex Pain Patient
  (PA/Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Program, PA-NP 01, Saturday, November 20, 8-10 am)
• Skills Lab and Workshop
  (PA/Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Program, PA-NP 02, Saturday, November 20, 10:45 am-12:45 pm)
• Management of Patients with Complex Chronic Pain
  (PA/Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Program, PA-NP 03, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:30 pm)

Pain and Substance Use Disorder

• Beyond Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned and Need for Alternatives*
  (Refresher Course, RC-04, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)
• Chronic Pain in Pediatrics: Current Science and Integrative Practice
  (Parallel Session, PS-02b, Friday, November 19, 10:30 am-12:15 pm)  
• A Whole New World: National Crisis and Bias Impact on Chronic Pain Practice*
  (Plenary Session, Plen-03, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:30 pm)

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management

• Neuropathic Pain: Overview of the Current Treatment and Future Therapeutic Approaches*
  (Refresher Course, RC-01, Friday, November 18, 8:15-9:45 am)
• Headache Management: An Updated Reality*
  (Refresher Course, RC-02, Thursday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm)
• Beyond Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned and Need for Alternatives*
  (Refresher Course, RC-04, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)
• Chronic Pain in Pediatrics: Current Science and Integrative Practice
  (Parallel Session, PS-02b, Friday, November 19, 10:30 am-12:15 pm)  

Perioperative Medicine

• Beyond Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned and Need for Alternatives*
  (Refresher Course, RC-04, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)

Persistent Perioperative Pain

• Chronic Pain in Pediatrics: Current Science and Integrative Practice
  (Parallel Session, PS-02b, Friday, November 19, 10:30 am-12:15 pm)  

Physician Mentorship and Leadership Development

• A Whole New World: National Crisis and Bias Impact on Chronic Pain Practice*
  (Plenary Session, Plen-03, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:30 pm)

Regenerative Pain Medicine

• Regenerative Medicine Workshop
  (Hands-On Fluoroscopy & Ultrasound Workshop, WS-10, Friday, November 19, 8-10 am)
• Regenerative Medicine: What Has Worked and Where is the Evidence?*
  (Parallel Session, PS-04a, Friday, November 19, 4:15-6 pm)

Resident and Medical Student Pain Education

• Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Physical Examination for the Pain Medicine Practitioner
  (Special Interactive Session, Spec-01, Thursday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm)
• Harm Reduction: How to Implement the Use of Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Naloxone in Your Practice
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-02, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• Beyond Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned and Need for Alternatives*
  (Refresher Course, RC-04, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)
• Infusion Therapy in Chronic Pain a Practical Approach
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-04, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)
• Reading and Interpretation of Spinal Imaging and EMG
  (Special Interactive Session, Spec-02, Thursday, November 18, 3:45-5:15 pm)
• Negotiating Your Contract
  (Fellows and Residents Special Session, Friday, November 19, 7-8 am)
• Chronic Back Pain in Non-Surgical Candidates*
  (Parallel Session, PS-01a, Friday, November 19, 8-9:45 am)
• Updates on Cancer Pain Management
  (Parallel Session, PS-01b, Friday, November 19, 8-9:45 am)
• Chronic Pain in Pediatrics: Current Science and Integrative Practice
  (Parallel Session, PS-02b, Friday, November 19, 10:30 am-12:15 pm)  
• Fluoroanatomy and Hands-On Fluoroscopy
  (Resident/Fellow Workshop, WS-14, Friday, November 19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm)
• Major Joints Pain: Role of Interventions in the Continuum of Care
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-06, Friday, November 19, 10:30 am-12:15 pm)
• Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Physical Examination for the Pain Medicine Practitioner
  (Special Interactive Session, Spec-03, Friday, November 19, 1:30-3:30 pm)
• Treating Challenging Conditions Current Updates in 2021 
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-07, Friday, November 19, 1:45-3:30 pm)
• The Happiness Advantage a Pathway to Wellness  
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-08, Friday, November 19, 4:15-6 pm)  
• Sonoanatomy and Hands-On Ultrasound
  (Resident/Fellow Workshop, WS-19, Saturday, November 20, 10:45 am-12:45 pm)
• A Whole New World: National Crisis and Bias Impact on Chronic Pain Practice*
  (Plenary Session, Plen-03, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:30 pm)

Ultrasonography in Pain Medicine

• Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Pain Medicine (Advanced Course)
  (Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop, WS-01, Thursday, November 18, 8:15-9:45 am)
• Ultrasound Use in Pain Medicine: Truncal and Plane Blocks
  (Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop, WS-03, Thursday, November 18, 10 am-12 pm)
• US: Head and Neck: Supra Orbital, Occipital, Maxillary, Cervical MBB, Stellate
  (Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop, WS-06, Thursday, November 18, 1:30-3:30 pm)
• Ultrasound in Pain Medicine I
  (Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop, WS-15, Friday, November 19, 1:30-3:30 pm)
• Sonoanatomy and Hands-On Ultrasound
  (Resident/Fellow Workshop, WS-19, Saturday, November 20, 10:45 am-12:45 pm)
• Ultrasound in Pain Medicine II
  (Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop, WS-21, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:15 pm)

Wellness

• The Happiness Advantage a Pathway to Wellness  
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-08, Friday, November 19, 4:15-6 pm)  
• Disruptive, Constructive, or Destructive Innovations*
  (Plenary Session, Plen-01, Saturday, November 20, 8-10 am)
• A Whole New World: National Crisis and Bias Impact on Chronic Pain Practice*
  (Plenary Session, Plen-03, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:30 pm)

Women in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

• Living in Harmony with Surgical Specialties: Do No Harm
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-02, Thursday, November 18,10 am-12 pm)  
• A Step by Step Guide to Secure Grants and Design Clinical Trials in Academic Practice
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-06, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• A Step by Step Guide to Start Research in My Private Practice
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-07, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• The Pain Fellowship: A Program Directors Guide on How to Match into Your Fellowship of Choice
  (Problem Based Learning Discussion, PBLD-13, Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm)
• The Happiness Advantage a Pathway to Wellness  
  (Ask the Experts Interactive Session, IS-08, Friday, November 19, 4:15-6 pm)  
• A Whole New World: National Crisis and Bias Impact on Chronic Pain Practice*
  (Plenary Session, Plen-03, Saturday, November 20, 2:15-4:30 pm)
  

(*These sessions will only be available to in-person attendees.)