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Chronic pain in pediatrics

Neil Raj Singhal1

  • 1University of Arizona School of Medicine Phoenix Children's, United States.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|October 30, 2024
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This paper reviews best practices for treating pediatric chronic pain, emphasizing non-opioid therapies and new devices for better long-term outcomes in children with persistent pain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Adolescent Health
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic pain affects a significant number of pediatric patients, presenting unique treatment challenges.
  • Emerging technologies and therapies offer new opportunities for comprehensive pediatric pain management.
  • Opioid use in children requires careful consideration and management due to potential risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of best practices for treating pediatric chronic pain.
  • To discuss alternatives to opioid therapies for pediatric pain management.
  • To explore the latest devices and interventions for chronic pain in children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current pediatric chronic pain treatments.
  • Analysis of non-opioid therapeutic options.
  • Examination of best practices in opioid management for pediatric patients.
  • Review of novel devices and interventions for pediatric chronic pain.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches are crucial for effective pediatric chronic pain management.
  • Non-opioid therapies and innovative devices show promise for improving long-term outcomes.
  • Evidence-based opioid management strategies are essential when opioids are necessary.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing pediatric chronic pain care requires a shift towards multidisciplinary, non-opioid-focused strategies.
  • New technologies and therapies enhance the potential for long-term improvement in pediatric chronic pain patients.
  • Resources for patients, families, and healthcare providers are vital for continued education and support.

Keywords:
Interventional pain managementMultidisciplinary clinicsMultimodal analgesiaOpioid alternativesPediatric chronic pain

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