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Opioids: The Evidence and the Alternatives (OPIOID) & Management of Fever in Children


Total Credits: 1.75 including 1.75 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
TOMA - Texas
Faculty:
David Lindley, DO |  Beatrix Bansal, MD
Duration:
1 Hour 39 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Opioids: The Evidence and the Alternatives (OPIOID)

During this presentation a review of literature involving efficacy and side effects of intrathecal drug delivery of chronic pain will be discussed.

Objectives:

  • Discuss mechanisms of action of opioid versus ziconotide
  • Review evidence of hyperalgesia with opioids
  • Review and compare intrathecal drug delivery studies with morphine
  • Review and compare intrathecal drug delivery with ziconotide

 

Management of Fever in Children

This presentation will discuss current recommendations in the management of fever in children.

Objectives:

  • Understand management of fever from birth to 90 DOL
  • Understand management of fever up to 3 years old
  • Discuss special circumstances in pediatric fever management

 

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
 

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Faculty

David Lindley, DO's Profile

David Lindley, DO Related Seminars and Products

Dozier Pain Management


David Lindley, DO, earned his undergraduate degrees at Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University. He then completed his osteopathic medical training at Nova Southeastern University and his anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at the University of Miami.

Dr. Lindley served as director at pain management clinics in Nebraska and Wisconsin and served as director of the Pain Management Fellowship program at the University of Miami. He entered private practice in Texas in 2015.

He is experienced in the evaluation and non-addictive management of chronic pain syndromes including those of the head, neck, back, and extremities. Dr. Lindley treats spine pain as well as joint and soft tissue pain with procedures such as radiofrequency lesioning of the nerves to major joints and tenotomy or bursectomy procedures. Additionally, Dr. Lindley has significant experience and a strong interest in kyphoplasties for compression fractures and intrathecal pump therapy for refractive pain.

Dr. Lindley’s board certifications include anesthesia and pain management, as well as a specialty certification in pain management, from the American Board of Anesthesiologists. He has been an invited speaker at conferences both in the US and in Europe.

Dr. Lindley discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.


Beatrix Bansal, MD's Profile

Beatrix Bansal, MD Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Bansal graduated from The University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. She did her pediatric residency at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. After this, she remained in Dallas to do her Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical School. She is an assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center and works in the emergency departments at Children’s Medical Center at Dallas and Plano. 

Dr. Bansal discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.


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