Anaesthesia | Pain Module

Module 5a provides content to enable trainees to gain knowledge of the assessment and management of postoperative pain and nausea. It also provides knowledge on chronic pain management, pain pathways and current pain theory. The topic areas covered are:

• Anatomy of Nociceptive Pathway
• Neurophysiology of Nociceptive Pathway
• Pharmacological targets
• Psychology
• Diagnostic features of pain
• Assessment of pain severity
• Physical treatments
• Pharmacology Treatments
• Regional LA techniques
• Adjuvant Pharmacology for Neuropathic Pain
• Analgesia strategy: overview
• Acute Pain Service
• Clinical Pain Scenarios