Chronic pain is a complex condition characterized by changes in the nervous system. Implantable intrathecal drug delivery systems are typically employed in patients with chronic noncancer pain, cancer-related pain, or spasticity who do not achieve therapeutic goals with conservative management. Intrathecal drug delivery can achieve effective analgesia and spasticity reduction with significantly lower medication dosages than traditional oral or parenteral administrative routes. Although implanting an intrathecal drug delivery system is an invasive procedure, complication rates are low. The safety and efficacy of intrathecal drug delivery for controlling spasticity and cancer-related and noncancer pain have been widely demonstrated.This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the indications, contraindications, necessary equipment, procedural techniques, pharmacological therapies, and common complications of implanting an intrathecal drug delivery system. The activity also highlights the critical role of the interprofessional team in improving analgesic and procedural outcomes for patients undergoing this procedure to treat their pain or spasticity.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23719
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery, Pain Medicine, Surgery of the Spine