How does acute pain become chronic and how can we manage it (2021)
Overview
The management of chronic pain conditions, such as osteoarthritis, is increasingly common in veterinary practice. This webinar will demonstrate the differences between acute and chronic pain, and explain how acute pain becomes chronic. Chronic pain cases can be difficult to manage effectively, an understanding of the mechanisms behind the problem will enable clinicians to approach them logically and systematically.
Presenters
Dr. Louise Clark BVMS CertVA DipECVAA MSc (Clinical Management of Pain) FRCVS
Louise is a European and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and a Fellow of the RCVS. In 2014 Louise was awarded an MSc (Distinction) in the Clinical Management of Pain from Edinburgh University. She is currently Past President of the Pain Medicine Section Council at the Royal Society of Medicine and has been an invited examiner on the European Diploma examination and a Treasurer of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists. She is the Head of the Anaesthesia service at Davies Veterinary Specialists and also part of their integrated pain management clinic.