Course Specification
This course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and experience needed by this therapy. All topics relevant on intrathecal therapy will be covered in depth. Attendees are encouraged to an active participation in the discussion on the topics and will have the opportunity to attend live surgery.
Target Audience
Physicians working in pain and spasticity units with experience in these therapies. Interested in update their knowledge
Topics to be covered
- Anatomical and physiological basis
- Patient’s selection
- Medication available
- Screenings before the implant
- Preoperative matters: psychological evaluation, informed consent, material available to be implanted, anaesthesia, catheter tip position, surgical details
- Two operative procedures in the OR
- Outcomes and complications
- Refilling and emergency procedures
- Infections. Long-term consequences of intrathecal therapy
- Controversies about new medications, ethics and essays. Good clinical practice policy.