Management of Acute Pain in the Presence of Chronic Pain and Opioid Tolerance

Debra B. Gordon, DNP, RN, FAAN   
Co-Director, Harborview Integrated Pain Care Program, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. List at least three principles of managing acute pain in patients with chronic pain.
2. Discuss perioperative opioid management in opioid tolerant patients.
3. Discuss potential prevention of chronic pain andcomplex regional pain syndrome.

Completion Requirements

• Watch or listen to the presentation.
• Submit an evaluation.
• Complete coursework by the expiration date (We'll remind you 60 days out.)