Neurobiology of Pain

Explore the mechanisms of normal pain sensation and pathologic pain transmission in this 42-minute lecture by Dr. Clifford Woolf for OPENPediatrics. Delve into clinical pain syndromes, the pain path, and various pain mechanisms including atopic activity, central sensitization, and disinhibition. Gain insights into pain phenotypes and learn a mechanism-based approach for chronic pain treatment. Benefit from internationally recognized expertise in pediatric critical care, offered through Boston Children's Hospital's interactive digital learning platform in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. Access this peer-reviewed, open-access content to enhance your understanding of neurobiology of pain and its applications in caring for critically ill children across all resource settings.

Introduction
Clinical pain syndromes
The pain path
Pain mechanisms
Atopic activity
Central sensitization
Disinhibition
Pain Phenotype
Summary