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Pain Management in Pediatric Trauma: A Multidisciplinary, Patient-Centered Approach

Haili Gregory1, Kylee N Wiemer, Daniel B Park

  • 1Author Affiliations: Department of Pediatric Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Children's Hospital, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Dr Gregory); Department of Child Life, University of North Carolina Children's Hospital, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Ms Wiemer); and Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of North Carolina College of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Dr Park).

Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
|June 6, 2025
PubMed

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Effectively managing pain in pediatric trauma patients is crucial for recovery. A multidisciplinary approach, incorporating pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy, ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Care
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Assessing and managing pain in pediatric trauma patients presents significant challenges.
  • Inadequate pain management can lead to fear, anxiety, and psychological distress in young patients.
  • Optimal pain management is essential for a meaningful recovery after trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the advantages of a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric trauma pain management.
  • To highlight pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy treatment options.
  • To emphasize the importance of healthcare teams being well-versed in pediatric pain management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pediatric pain management in trauma settings.
  • Discussion of pharmacologic interventions for pediatric pain.
  • Exploration of non-pharmacologic pain relief methods for children.

Main Results:

  • A multidisciplinary approach offers significant benefits in managing pediatric trauma pain.
  • Pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy interventions can be effectively combined.
  • Comprehensive pain management facilitates a thorough trauma examination and patient comfort.

Conclusions:

  • A collaborative, multidisciplinary strategy is key to effectively managing pain in pediatric trauma.
  • Integrating various treatment modalities ensures safe and effective pain relief.
  • Improved pain management in pediatric trauma leads to better patient outcomes and psychological well-being.

Keywords:
multidisciplinary patient carepediatric emergency medicinepediatric painpediatric trauma

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