PUMP Intrathecal Therapy: Case-Based Learning Featured
Intrathecal drug delivery is a well-established intervention for chronic pain and severe spasticity with over 3 decades of clinical use. Safe and effective utilization of this technique requires solid cognitive and technical skills. The purpose of this course will be to instruct clinicians on these techniques through case-based scenarios. Strategies to improve patient selection, trialing, implantation, post-implantation management, troubleshooting, and therapy optimization will be discussed. Multiple medical specialists would find this course of interest including neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. This course will also be of interest to many allied health professionals such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, pharmacy, case management, and bioengineering.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the North American Neuromodulation Society. The CNS is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The CNS designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the indications and contraindications for intrathecal therapy.
- Describe management strategies for intrathecal therapy optimization and troubleshooting.
- Discuss technical skills that are commonly employed in the management of patients with intrathecal drug delivery systems.
Registration Rates:
Registration on or Before June 10, 2021:
Member: $200
Non-Member: $250
Registration After June 10, 2021:
Member: $250
Non-Member: $300
Presentations
Introduction
Michael F. Saulino, MD,PhD; Erik Shaw, DO
Case 1: Consideration of Intrathecal Therapy (Eventually Leading to Trial)
Tammy L. Dann, DO,MPH
Case 2: Consideration of Intrathecal Therapy (Eventually Leading to Detection of Behavioral Contraindication)
W Michael Hooten, MD
Case 3: Preparation for Trial (Including Discussion of Various Mediation Options and Medication Weaning)
Jay S. Grider, M.D.
Case 4: Executing the Trial (Discussion of Trialing Methods, Location, Monitoring and Complications)
TBD
Case 5: Management of a Negative Trial
Michael F. Saulino, MD,PhD
Case 6: Implantation and Perioperative Concerns (Including Discussion of Anticoagulation and Infectious Concerns)
Gladstone C. McDowell, MD
Case 7: Therapy Initiation/Titration (Strategies for Dosing Adjustments)
Gladstone C. McDowell, MD
Case 8: Therapy Optimization (Eventually Leading to Patient Directed Delivery)
Erik Shaw, DO
Case 9: Practice Management (Discussion of Setting up an Intrathecal Practice, Working in Academic Medical Center)
Erik Shaw, DO
Case 10: Interactions With Other Specialties (Collaborative Management of Adverse Effects)
Jay S. Grider, M.D.
Case 11: Therapy Optimization (Eventually Leading to Detection of Hypogonadism)
W Michael Hooten, MD
Case 12: Loss of Efficacy (Eventually Leading to the Detection of Intrathecal Granuloma)
Michael F. Saulino, MD,PhD
Faculty and Presentations subject to change.
- Faculty:
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Erik Shaw, DO
- Location:
- Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort
- Course Directors:
Michael F. Saulino, MD,PhD
Erik Shaw, DO