Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Analgesia and Pain Management01:25

Analgesia and Pain Management

534
Pain is critical to various clinical pathologies, provoking an urgent need for effective management. Pain, whether acute or chronic, is a complex neurochemical process. Its alleviation depends on the type, with nonopioid analgesics effective for mild to moderate pain, such as musculoskeletal or inflammatory pain, while neuropathic pain responds best to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, or serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. For severe acute or chronic pain, opioids may be...
534
Nociception01:44

Nociception

27.7K
Nociception—the ability to feel pain—is essential for an organism’s survival and overall well-being. Noxious stimuli such as piercing pain from a sharp object, heat from an open flame, or contact with corrosive chemicals are first detected by sensory receptors, called nociceptors, located on nerve endings. Nociceptors express ion channels that convert noxious stimuli into electrical signals. When these signals reach the brain via sensory neurons, they are perceived as pain.
27.7K
Pain01:20

Pain

467
Pain serves as a critical warning signal that alerts the body to potential or actual harm. When mechanical pressure on the skin is intense, such as from a sharp pinch, the sensation transitions from touch to pain. Similarly, extreme temperatures, like a hot pot handle, convert the sensation of heat into pain. Pain can also result from overstimulation of other senses, such as blinding light, loud noise, or the intense heat from habañero peppers. This ability to sense pain is essential for...
467
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care01:29

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

70
The management of chronic pancreatitis is multifaceted, involving a comprehensive approach that includes thorough assessment, diagnostic testing, and a variety of management strategies.
Assessment:
70
Opioid Analgesics: Synthetic and Semisynthetic Opioids01:15

Opioid Analgesics: Synthetic and Semisynthetic Opioids

234
Synthetic and semisynthetic opioids are pivotal in pain management and tackling opioid addiction. Semisynthetic opioids, including morphinans (morphine derivatives), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone, have improved pharmacokinetic profiles compared to morphine. Additionally, heroin and 6-MAM (6-Monoacetylmorphine) show better CNS penetration than morphine due to heightened lipid solubility. Hydromorphone, a potent opioid, undergoes hepatic metabolism to form the active...
234
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction01:17

Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction

394
Chronic bowel diseases are a group of long-term conditions affecting the digestive tract, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gut lining. These conditions primarily include irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
394

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A review of anesthetic considerations and postoperative pain control after the Nuss procedure.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2018
Same author

Reply to letter to the editor.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2016
Same author

Evaluation of dexmedetomidine and postoperative pain management in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: conclusions based on a retrospective study at a tertiary pediatric hospital.

Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies·2014
Same journal

The EXTra-uterine Environment for Neonatal Development (EXTEND) - future treatment for prematurity and potentially other congenital disease.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Appendicitis as a model for pediatric surgical quality improvement and standardization.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

From FOB to PICU: military trauma systems that changed pediatrics.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Long-term follow-up after surgery for congenital anomalies: A time to complication analysis.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Radio-surgical decision-making in hepatoblastoma in the post-PHITT era: SIOPEL consensus recommendations.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Seminars in pediatric sugery pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Seminars in pediatric surgery·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 9, 2025

Chronic Post-Ischemia Pain Model for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-I in Rats
07:12

Chronic Post-Ischemia Pain Model for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-I in Rats

Published on: January 21, 2020

7.6K

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
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

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.

Keywords:
Interventional pain managementMultidisciplinary clinicsMultimodal analgesiaOpioid alternativesPediatric chronic pain

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research
08:33

Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research

Published on: January 5, 2024

1.1K
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding
02:41

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding

Published on: May 3, 2024

1.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 9, 2025

Chronic Post-Ischemia Pain Model for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-I in Rats
07:12

Chronic Post-Ischemia Pain Model for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-I in Rats

Published on: January 21, 2020

7.6K
Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research
08:33

Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research

Published on: January 5, 2024

1.1K
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding
02:41

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding

Published on: May 3, 2024

1.5K

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.