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Pain management in the child.

P M Paris1

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Emergency Departments (EDs) should prioritize acute pain management with the same urgency as medical emergencies. Compassionate and effective analgesic techniques are available for both pediatric and adult patients, improving care.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Analgesia

Background:

  • Pain is the most frequent reason for Emergency Department (ED) visits.
  • Emergency medicine offers a crucial opportunity for compassionate and effective pain relief.
  • Current technology enables advanced analgesic techniques for diverse patient populations.

Observation:

  • Patients, both children and adults, deserve vigorous and concerned pain treatment.
  • Effective pain management is achievable for pediatric and adult patients presenting to EDs.
  • Acute pain requires the same priority as other medical and surgical emergencies.

Findings:

  • Numerous approaches exist to manage pain, facilitating comfortable procedures.
  • Treating patient pain with the same concern as for oneself or family is paramount.
  • Mastering analgesia is a significant advancement for emergency medicine.

Implications:

  • Enhanced focus on pain management can significantly improve patient outcomes in EDs.
  • Adopting a patient-centered approach to pain relief elevates the standard of emergency care.
  • Integrating advanced analgesic techniques is essential for the art and science of emergency medicine.

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