Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful neurological condition often described as a “lightning bolt” to the face. These short-lasting paroxysms of pain can occur multiple times throughout the day, debilitating affected patients. Trigeminal neuralgia is almost always unilateral and can involve any or all divisions of the trigeminal nerve, although V2 and V3 are most commonly affected. The most common etiology of trigeminal neuralgia is vascular compression of the nerve root, frequently by the superior cerebellar artery. Various therapeutic interventions are available for trigeminal neuralgia, and pharmacological therapy is the preferred initial intervention regardless of the underlying etiology. Patients who are refractory therapy have several invasive therapeutic options available. This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of trigeminal neuralgia and highlights the important role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes and reducing morbidity for patients with this potentially debilitating facial pain.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30604
- 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)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - 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: Cardiovascular, General Pediatrics, Head & Neck, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pain Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Vascular Surgery