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Pharmacological and Opioid Management

POM-04 - Breaking the Pain Cycle Across the Lifespan: Innovative Pharmacotherapy from Acute Injury to Chronic Disease

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM PDT
Dive into the complexities of acute and chronic pain management in this dynamic, multidisciplinary session led by a PharmD, MD, and PNP. Explore cutting-edge strategies for treating neuropathic pain, addressing central sensitization in chronic conditions, and implementing evidence-based acute pain protocols designed to prevent chronification. The session will also highlight emerging data on the role of nutrition and metabolic health in pain modulation. Tailored for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, this comprehensive discussion equips healthcare professionals with innovative, evidence-informed tools to break the pain cycle and improve patient outcomes across the lifespan.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain and central sensitization in chronic conditions.
  • Develop evidence-based pharmacotherapy strategies for managing acute and chronic pain in pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
  • Implement acute pain protocols to prevent the transition to chronic pain (chronification).
  • Tailor pain management approaches to specific patient populations, considering age, comorbidities, and psychosocial factors.