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Analgesia and analgesic drugs in paediatrics
1Shackleton Department of Anaesthesia, Southampton General Hospital.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|May 1, 1996
Insights
This review covers managing acute and chronic pain in children, exploring various treatments and future options. It focuses on common pediatric pain issues, excluding neonatal pain management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pain Management
- Childhood Pain Therapeutics
Background:
- Acute and chronic pain are significant issues in childhood.
- Effective pain management is crucial for pediatric well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current management strategies for acute and chronic pain in children.
- To discuss a range of therapeutic options and potential future advances.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric pain management.
- Discussion of common pediatric pain problems and their treatments.
Main Results:
- Overview of established and emerging therapeutic options for childhood pain.
- Identification of areas for future research and clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive management strategies are vital for pediatric pain.
- Further advancements in pain therapeutics are anticipated.
Abstract:
This article reviews the management of acute and chronic pain in childhood. Many of the common problems are discussed and the range of therapeutic options are reviewed, including possible future advances. The management of pain in neonates is not discussed. The second article of this series will describe the use of sedative drugs in paediatric practice.