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Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram
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Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram

Published on: July 7, 2023

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Pediatric Pain Management

Aarti Gaglani1, Toni Gross2

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|April 7, 2018
PubMed

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Effective pain management in children is crucial, as inadequate pain control can have long-lasting effects. This study reviews current trends and evidence-based treatments for pediatric pain in acute care settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric emergency medicine
  • Pain management
  • Child health

Background:

  • Established hospital standards for pain assessment and treatment are nearly 20 years old.
  • Ongoing research reveals evolving trends in pediatric pain measurement and treatment.
  • Inadequate pain control in childhood has demonstrated long-lasting adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss pain concepts relevant to the emergency department setting.
  • To review evidence for pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic pain treatments in children.
  • To highlight the importance of early and adequate pain control in acute care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pain management strategies.
  • Analysis of current trends in pediatric pain assessment.
  • Examination of evidence for various treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric pain management requires specialized approaches.
  • Both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions are vital.
  • Early and adequate pain control is essential for positive long-term outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous evolution in pediatric pain management is evident.
  • Emergency departments must prioritize effective pain assessment and treatment for children.
  • Adherence to evidence-based practices ensures optimal care for pediatric patients experiencing pain.

Keywords:
Behavioral-observationalEmergencyIntranasalNonpharmacologicPainPain scalePediatricsSelf-report

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