Computer Based PBL Case: Pain Management

Computer Based PBL Case: Pain Management
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
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Product ID: 18738

Abstract: 

Evaluation and management of post-operative pain. 2 levels available: Level 1 (M3-M4); Level 2 (PGY1).

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URL where the product can be viewed: 
http://app1.unmc.edu/geriatricsed/pain/
Educational objectives: 

Introduction in basic training in post-operative pain management in the elderly.

Learners should be able to:
1) List the prevalence of pain in the elderly.
2) List the reasons to treat post-operative pain.
3) Discuss the age and disease related changes that predispose to more pain and influence treatment.
4) Describe the unique problems of pain management in the elderly.
5) Describe the evaluation of acute pain in the elderly.
6) Describe the assessment of acute pain in the elderly.
7) List the nonpharmacologic means of pain management.
8) List the pharmacologic means of pain management.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This is a problem-based case that was presented to 3rd year Undergrad, 4th year Undergrad
and Resident PGY1 medical students.

Date posted: 
Fri, 12/01/2006
Date last updated: 
Fri, 11/13/2009
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Contact person/corresponding author: 
Dr. Ed Vandenberg (evandenb@unmc.edu)
Authors: 
Dr. Ed Vandenberg
NLM Citation:
Vandenberg, E. Computer Based PBL Case: Pain Management. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2006 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/18738
APA Citation:
Vandenberg, E. (2006). Computer Based PBL Case: Pain Management. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/18738