Emergency Medicine & Acute Pain Workshop - PainConnect 2026
Join us on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City for the Emergency Medicine & Acute Pain Workshop, part of PainConnect 2026. This high-impact, one-day workshop is designed for emergency physicians, trauma specialists, and acute care providers who manage pain in fast-paced settings. Held at the Grand America Hotel, the program features hands-on ultrasound-guided nerve block training, evidence-based protocols for IV buprenorphine, non-pharmacologic interventions, and pain strategies for patients with substance use disorders. Learn from leading experts and leave with the tools to deliver safer, smarter acute pain care—right from the ED.
Register for the PainConnect EM & Acute Pain Workshop
This exclusive workshop requires a ticket. Register now. Secure your spot for a full day of practical training, interactive discussions, and hands-on learning in pain management for Emergency Medicine professionals.
The ultrasound lab is $150, and early registration is recommended due to limited availability for the ultrasound lab.
Why Attend the EM & Acute Pain Workshop
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Training – Learn and perform blocks commonly used in the ED and trauma settings
- ED-Focused Pharmacology & Protocols – Buprenorphine, IV lidocaine, ketamine, and beyond
- Procedural Safety & Visualization Techniques – Improve your precision with real-time guidance
- Transitional Pain Planning – Prevent unnecessary readmissions and ensure continuity of care
- SUD & Chronic Pain Expertise – Practical tools for managing complex patient populations in acute care
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Residents and Medical Students
- Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, NPs)
- Clinicians interested in acute pain management in emergency settings
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Safely perform ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks for common trauma and orthopedic injuries
Implement IV buprenorphine and other pharmacologic strategies for acute pain control in the ED
Integrate non-pharmacologic techniques into emergency and perioperative care pathways
Identify key strategies in transitional pain planning to reduce hospital readmissions
Manage acute pain in patients with substance use disorders while avoiding undertreatment or over-reliance on opioids
Emergency Medicine Workshop Agenda
Procedural Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
Improving Needle Visualization & Procedural Safety
IV Buprenorphine for Acute Pain – Protocols for rapid implementation
Non‑Pharmacologic Options for Acute Pain – Modalities that work in the ED
Transitional Pain Service – Preventing ED bouncebacks and hospital readmits
Erector Spinae Plane Block for Visceral Pain – Is it worth a shot?
Case-Based Discussion: Regional Blocks for Ortho Injuries
Lunch
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Labs (Hands-On)*
- Hip Blocks (PENG, Fascia Iliaca, Femoral)
- Brachial Plexus (Interscalene, Axillary)
- Lower Extremity (Transgluteal Sciatic, Adductor, Genicular)
- Rib Fractures (SAP, ESP, Paravertabral)
- Truncal& Peripheral Blocks (TAP, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric, Ankle)
*Additional $150 fee for hands-on ultrasound lab.
Perioperative PNS, Cryoablation, Catheters
Managing Acute Pain in Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Anesthesia Procedures & Chronic Pain: What the ED Should Know
Register for the Emergency Medicine Workshop.
Register for the PainConnect Emergency Medicine Workshop. This exclusive workshop requires a separate ticket. Register Now. Be sure to secure your spot for a full day of practical training, interactive discussions, and hands-on learning in acute pain management for Emergency Medicine professionals. Early registration is recommended due to limited availability for the ultrasound lab. The lab fee is an additional $150.
Join Us at PainConnect 2026
2025 PainConnect isn’t just an event—it’s a movement that brings together diverse voices to redefine pain care. Join your peers for a full day of essential learning, hands-on experiences, and professional networking.
Elevate your expertise in acute pain management with hands-on training and evidence-based insights. Resiter now for the PainConnect EM Workshop, taking place on March 5, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT.