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The pediatric anesthesiologist as consultant to the pediatrician
1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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Pediatric anesthesiology consultants can aid primary care physicians managing complex pediatric pain cases. Their specialized knowledge benefits community doctors facing chronic pain or rare pediatric conditions requiring multidisciplinary care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Primary care physicians may encounter pediatric patients with chronic or intractable pain.
- Community anesthesiologists may face children with complex medical conditions or rare syndromes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the value of pediatric anesthesiology and pain management expertise for community physicians.
- To suggest scenarios where specialized consultation is beneficial.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of the knowledge base in pediatric anesthesiology and pain management.
- Identification of clinical situations requiring multidisciplinary therapy for pediatric pain.
- Outlining consultation resources at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Main Results:
- Pediatric anesthesiology and pain management specialists offer valuable consultation services.
- Their expertise is crucial for managing complex pediatric pain and rare medical conditions.
- Consultation can be accessed through specific hospital divisions.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration between primary care and pediatric anesthesiology/pain management is essential.
- Specialized knowledge enhances care for children with complex pain and medical issues.
- Arkansas Children's Hospital provides key consultation resources.
Abstract:
Physicians with training in pediatrics and anesthesiology may be useful as consultants to primary care physicians in the community. Pediatricians or family practitioners may encounter patients with chronic or intractable pain that requires multidisciplinary therapy. Local anesthesiologists may encounter children with complex medical disease or unfamiliar syndromes. Information and consultation can be obtained by contacting the Division of Pediatric Anesthesia or the Pain Management Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital. This discussion emphasizes the knowledge-base associated with the specialty and suggests scenarios in which this knowledge and training might be used.