Acute postoperative pain management

Michael A. E. Ramsay, MD

CME, Part 3 of 3

Target audience: All physicians

Learning objectives:

1. Review proper pain assessment approaches.
2. Understand how to minimize the side effects of pain therapy.
3. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different pain treatment modalities.

Faculty credentials/disclosure:

Michael A. E. Ramsay, MD, is medical director of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Ramsay receives grant support from Abbott Laboratories

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