Intravenous Therapy for Chronic Pain

In this presentation from Mexico, Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed discusses the evolving role of intravenous infusion therapies in chronic pain management. Drawing on his clinical experience at the University of Wisconsin and referencing his infusion therapy book, he outlines key therapies such as lidocaine, ketamine, propofol, magnesium, vitamins, IVIG, and bisphosphonates. Each therapy is explained with mechanisms of action, indications, safety profiles, and clinical algorithms. He emphasizes proper patient selection, monitoring, and the need for publishing international clinical work. The talk ends with the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Sudheer Dawan.