RSDSA AND EMORY TO HOLD CONFERENCE ON CRPS
October 27 meeting highlights latest advances in research,
diagnosis, and treatment
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)
and Emory University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology
will host a one-day conference, Diagnosis and Management of
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, on October 27 at the Emory
Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. This CME-accredited conference
is targeted to pain practitioners, nurses, physician assistants,
internists, pediatricians, physician therapists, and others
who are on the "front line" in diagnosing this syndrome.
"This is the first time we have had a program in Atlanta
and we are excited about working with health care professionals
in this geographic area. This program will include presentations
by leading physicians, which will permit healthcare professionals
to explore all aspects of CRPS," says Jim Broatch, executive
director of RSDSA.
The program co-directors from Emory are Patricia Baumann,
MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Anne Marie McKenzie-Brown,
MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Director, Division
of Pain Medicine registration fee of $259 includes program,
syllabus, continental breakfast and lunch.
For a brochure and registration information, click here.
Agenda
8:30 am
Research in Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Markus Klass, MD
9:30 am
Overview of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Patricia Baumann, MD
10:30 am
Break
11:00 am
Interventional Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Anne Marie McKenzie-Brown, MD
12:00
Working Lunch
1:00 pm
Early Identification of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Gary McGillivary, MD
2:00 pm
Psychological Aspects of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Stanley Chapman
3:00 pm
The Role of Physical Therapy in Treatment Of Complex Regional
Pain Syndrome
Marcie Toye-Vego
4:00 pm
Nursing Implications of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Mary Clausen
5:00 pm
Conclusion of Course
For more information, contact Jim Broatch at 203.877.3790. |
