OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain, including peripheral and central sensitization.
2. Explain the role of psychosocial factors such as anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing in pain chronification.
3. List evidence-based strategies anesthesiologists and pain physicians can implement to mitigate the transition to chronic pain.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Dr. Miles Sanderson has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Amy Sanders. Amy.Sanders@BSWHealth.org

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