Pain Physiology and Pathophysiology: Focus on Development of Chronic Postsurgical Pain (CPSP)
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Pain Physiology and Pathophysiology: Focus on Development of Chronic Postsurgical Pain (CPSP)

Authored by

Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, President-Elect IVAPM


Course Details

This lecture has been RACE Approved for 1 CE hour for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Program Description:

The transition from acute post-surgical pain to chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP; or persistent postsurgical pain) is well- documented, but the mechanisms of this transition are not well-understood. Many factors, including analgesic drugs administered during anesthesia for acute surgical pain, could potentially contribute to CPSP, but acute pain must also be controlled. The proposed mechanisms of CPSP are of interest to anesthetists as anesthetists are, obviously, highly involved in acute pain management. However, unfortunately, there are no clear answers regarding the prevention of CPSP. A brief review of available evidence will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recall the basic physiology/pathology of the pain pathway components.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the contributors to chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP).
  • Discuss the anesthetist’s role in prevention of CPSP clinically and in research of CPSP triggers/preventers.
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