Multi-Institutional Study of Multimodal Analgesia Practice, Pain Trajectories, and Recovery Trends After Spine Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis
Congratulations to several SPPM members who recently published in Anesthesia and Analgesia on trends in management of acute pain for idiopathic scoliosis in the pediatric population. Notably, the study found 24% incidence of chronic postsurgical pain. Read the full study here: https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/9900/multi_institutional_study_of_multimodal_analgesia.1093.aspx
Intravenous Lidocaine Infusions as Opioid Adjunct for Sickle Cell Vasoocclusive Pain
One center published their results with the addition of lidocaine infusions to treat acute sickle cell pain with positive results and patients requesting infusions in subsequent admissions. Promising results that would benefit from future studies! Full study here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pbc.31458
Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults: History and Perioperative Considerations From the Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine
Congrats to SPPM members Dr. Amber Borucki, Dr. Jamie Kitzman and Dr. Rita Agarwal on their publication in Anesthesia and Analgesia on behalf of our Society on substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults. Read the paper here: https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2024/12000/substance_use_disorders_in_adolescents_and_young.19.aspx?context=featuredarticles&collectionid=4
SPPM Young Investigator Research Award – SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
CALL FOR PROPOSALS The Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine is pleased to announce the availability of Young Investigator Research Award. Upon review of the all of the submitted proposals, the Committee may distribute one or more award up to total up to $2,000. The Committee may also choose to reduce the awarded amount or not […]
Giving Tuesday – December 3, 2024
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for being part of SPPM, a Society dedicated to “Better Care of Children in Pain.” Your work, engagement and the vital contributions to pediatric pain management have made a difference to children’s lives, but together we can strive to do even more. On this Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, when communities, […]