American Society for Post Surgical Pain (ASPSP) Conference 2024

American Society for Post Surgical Pain (ASPSP) Conference is organized by American Society for Post Surgical Pain (ASPSP), Arun Kalava and will be held from Sep 27 - 28, 2024 at USF Health, CAMLS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

Description: 
In an era of increasing surgical volumes and a persistent opioid crisis, the need for action in addressing post-surgical pain has never been more urgent. As physicians and scientists, we have the power to improve pain management and surgical outcomes through innovative approaches and by advancing the science behind superior treatment modalities.

While traditional anesthesiology conferences have concentrated on the delivery of anesthesia, and pain conferences on spine pain management, the critical issue of post-surgical pain management often remains under-addressed. Surgical conferences tend to focus on advancing surgical techniques, leaving a gap in comprehensive post-surgical care. Our annual conference is set to bridge this gap.

Inaugural Annual Conference Highlights:
This conference will present a dynamic scientific program dedicated exclusively to the management of acute post-surgical pain in hospitals, sub-acute pain in the community, and chronic pain in medical offices.

A pivotal moment in our field was the awarding of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Professors David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discovery of temperature and pressure-sensitive receptors, including the TRPV1 receptor, essential for pain sensation. This breakthrough represents a significant opportunity for improving post-surgical pain management.

This event is essential for professionals across all surgical specialties, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and physical therapy. It offers a unique platform for sharing insights and discussing strategies to enhance surgical pain management and outcomes.

Topics Covered:

• Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
  Prevention strategies and management options in managing chronic post-surgical pain
• Pediatric Post-Surgical Pain
  Best practices in managing acute, sub-acute and chronic post-surgical pain in children
• Peripheral Nerve Blocks (AKA Regional Anesthesia)
  Latest guidelines and evidence in the use of nerve blocks to manage post-surgical pain
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  Application of peripheral nerve stimulation in managing various stages of post-surgical pain
• Sub-acute (Transitional) Post-Surgical Pain
  Emerging evidence in managing Transitional Pain and how to establish a Transitional pain practice

Conference Workshops:
Workshops are available for an additional fee of $200 each and are optional for physicians during registration. Spaces are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended. This not only secures your spot but also qualifies you for our early bird discount on the conference registration.

Ultrasound Guided Essential Nerve Blocks:
Friday, Sept 27, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

• Acute Pain Series
• Upper Extremity (Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Infraclavicular & Axillary)
• Thoracic Wall (PECS, Serratus Anterior, Erector Spinae, Pecto-Intercostal)
• Abdominal Wall (Subcostal TAP, Rectus sheath, QL, Classical TAP)
• Lower Extremity (Femoral, PENG, Saphenous & Sciatic)

Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Chronic Pain:
Saturday, Sept 28, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

• Head & Neck (Greater Occipital & Stellate Ganglion)
• Upper Extremity (Suprascapular, Axillary, Median, Ulna & Radial)
• Truncal Blocks (Intercostal, Ilio-inguinal, Genitofemoral & TAP)
• Pelvis & Lower Extremity (Pudendal, Piriformis Muscle, Lateral Fem Cutaneous, Femoral, Saphenous, Genicular, Sciatic, Sural |Tibial | Superficial Peroneal)
• Joints (Shoulder, Hip & Knee)