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  • Nursing
  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Inadequately managed pediatric pain is a global concern.
  • Social determinants of health, perceptions, and biases impact pain management.
  • Critical care nurses are central to pediatric pain management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of critical care nurses in pediatric pain management.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities in pediatric pain care.
  • To recommend strategies for holistic and individualized pain management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on pediatric pain management in critical care.
  • Analysis of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
  • Discussion of barriers faced by nurses.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric pain management is complex and requires a multimodal approach.
  • Education and training are crucial for nurses.
  • Addressing social determinants and biases is important.

Conclusions:

  • Critical care nurses require comprehensive education and training for effective pediatric pain management.
  • A holistic, individualized, and multimodal approach is recommended.
  • Overcoming barriers is key to improving pediatric pain outcomes.