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Pain management in children.

A Goldman1, A R Lloyd-Thomas

  • 1Hospital for Sick Children, London.

British Medical Bulletin
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
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Recent advances offer improved pain management for children, addressing both physical and psychological needs. Integrated approaches combining medication, physical, and psychological therapies are key to effective childhood pain control.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric pain management
  • Child psychology and pain
  • Pain assessment in pediatrics

Background:

  • Growing interest in pediatric pain management.
  • Availability of diverse pain assessment techniques for children.
  • Need for comprehensive pain management plans considering physical and psychological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current approaches to childhood pain assessment and management.
  • To highlight the importance of integrated therapeutic strategies.
  • To address under-addressed areas like neonatal and postoperative pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric pain management.
  • Discussion of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

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  • Emphasis on developmental appropriateness of assessment and treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple techniques exist for assessing childhood pain across developmental levels.
    • Pharmacological treatments are crucial for pain with clear physiological causes.
    • Reluctance to use strong analgesics in children persists due to inexperience and myths.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective pain management requires addressing both physical and psychological aspects.
    • Integrated programs combining drugs, physical, and psychological approaches significantly improve outcomes.
    • Increased staff sensitivity and addressing neglected areas like neonatal pain are vital.