Venue: Lecture Hall 2, Academy Block, PPUKM
Secretariat: Pfizer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Contact Person : Dee Dee Quah
Dee Dee Quah (012 239 0081 / deedee.quah@bloomcomm.biz)
Organizer: Associate Professor Choy Yin Choy
Email: deedee.quah@bloomcomm.biz, choyyinchoy@hotmail.com
Website: www.masp.org.my

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Update 11-Nov-09: Workshop 2 & 3 are now fully booked. Only Workshop 1 is available


Introduction
Pain is one of the most common reasons why people seek medical treatment. Experience all over the world show that pain is still not well managed. Many barriers of pain management have been identified and failure of healthcare providers to assess and document pain has been one of the major barriers to relief of pain. Pain management can be improved with education of healthcare providers and well as partners.

The Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center and The Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain have made a conjoint effort to organize this conference to promote better quality in pain management by improving the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers with regards to acute and chronic pain management. The theme of this conference is "The multimodal approach in pain management" emphasizing on the importance of understanding this important principle in achieving effective results and patient safety. The conference aims to provide not just theoretical information on pain and its management, but also has workshops where participants can gain practical experiences and tips on how to make pain management achieve its impact.

A Prof Dr. Choy Yin Choy
Organiser,
Hon. Treasurer, Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain
Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Dept. of Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care, PPUKM

Invited Speakers :

A. Prof Carina Li, University of Hong Kong, HK
Prof Ramani Vijayan, PPUM
Dr. Mary Cardosa, H Selayang
Dr. Kauthaman Mahendran, H Melaka
Matron Goh Siew Kuan, H Selayang
Dr. Kavita Bhojwani, H Raja Permaisuri Bainum, Ipoh
Prof Felicia Lim Siew Kiau, PPUKM
Dr. Hayati Binti Yaakup, PPUKM
Dr. Raha Abdul Rahman, PPUKM
Dr. Toh Charng Jeng, Neuro Surgeon, PPUKM
Dr. Shahridan Mohd Fathil, PPUKM

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4th Dec 2009 - Friday
Preconference workshop (concurrent sessions)

This workshop aims to introduce the principles of ultrasound imaging for peripheral nerve blocks. It will consist of lecture / live video demonstration of block performed by experts. Handson session will include scanning of the upper and lower limbs on models and visualization of needle tip by ultrasound.

The workshop aims to initiate and increase awareness among healthcare providers regarding the importance of monitoring pain & its' management options. The session will include theoretical information on pain and its management. The objective is for participants to gain practical experience and tips on how to make "Pain as the 5^th Vital Sign" contribute to improved patient wellbeing and safety. There will also be brief discussion of acute pain including demonstrations and discussion on pain management techniques e.g. the use of PCA pumps. There will be opportunities for participants to have handson experience.

This workshop aims to introduce the principles of needle acupuncture with its various forms for the management of chronic pain. There will be lecture, demonstration of meridian and acupuncture points, needling technique and participants will be able to have handson practice under guidance.

Participants can choose to attend both workshop 2 & 3.
Registration for workshop day is at Entrance of Lecture Hall 1, Academy Block for all workshops.

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5^th Dec 2009 - Saturday
Scientific conference & Healthcare product trade exhibition ( Lecture Hall 2, Academic Block)

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