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[Postoperative pain managements in children].

Takako Tamura1

  • 1Department of Anesthesia and Clitical Care, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo 157-8535.

Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|September 26, 2013
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Summary

Pediatric pain management has advanced with new tools, but challenges remain due to limited research and opioid fears. A multimodal approach combining various analgesics is key for effective pediatric postoperative pain relief.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Pediatric pain management lags behind adult analgesia due to knowledge gaps, insufficient research, and opioid concerns.
  • Myths persist regarding neonates' and infants' pain perception due to immature nervous systems.
  • Recognizing untreated pain as a cause of morbidity and mortality post-surgery has driven progress.

Purpose:

  • To review advancements in pediatric pain assessment and management.
  • To highlight current effective analgesic modalities for postoperative pediatric pain.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multimodal approach in perioperative pediatric pain care.

Summary:

  • Development of pediatric-specific pain assessment tools has improved care.
  • Systemic opioids, NSAIDs, and regional analgesics are current treatment options.

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  • Multimodal strategies combining these agents offer optimal postoperative pain control.

    • Impact:

    • Improved recognition of pain's significance in pediatric surgical patients.
    • Refined techniques for accurate pain assessment across pediatric age groups.
    • Enhanced postoperative pain management through integrated analgesic strategies.