Abstract

population and the potential uses of interventional pain management techniques. Appropriate candidates for interventional therapy will be identified. Neuraxial drug delivery systems (epidural and intrathecal) for pain management will be discussed, as well as peripheral and autonomic nerve blockade for palliative care. The use of spinal cord stimulation, neuroablative techniques, and neurosurgical techniques for pain control will be discussed. Review of the literature, recommendations, and guidelines by professional organizations and governmental agencies, and consensus of experts will guide the palliative care practitioner in formulating a strategy for consideration of these techniques in patients. The efficacy, potential adverse effects, and complications associated with these techniques will be discussed.

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