Cryoanalgesia is a specialized technique for providing long-term pain relief in interventional pain management settings. Also known as cryoneuroablation and cryoneurolysis, this technique has historical roots dating back thousands of years. Modern cryoanalgesia, dating to the 1960s, applies freezing temperatures to specific nerves to alleviate persistent and intractable pain. There are multiple clinical applications for this technique.This activity describes the history, techniques, indications, contraindications, and clinical significance of cryoanalgesia, highlighting the potential benefits for both acute and chronic pain conditions. The activity also emphasizes the importance of an interprofessional healthcare team in understanding and implementing cryoanalgesia to improve patient care and outcomes in pain management.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
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- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Chemical Pathology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Rheumatology