Presenter(s): Jim DeMasi, APRN-CPNP-AC/PC, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Acute Care, Children's Health
Target Audience: This activity is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physical therapists, and psychologists.
Webinar Description: This presentation will review the latest modalities for those with sickle cell disease when opioids are no longer effective. Epidemiology, etiologies and health provider biases of the frequently admitted sickle cell disease patient will be discussed along with how a global pandemic has impacted care. Multimodal management will also be discussed as this has shown to have a better impact in this group of chronic pain patients.
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Support for the Program:Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.