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Easing pain in children
1Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43205-2696, USA.
International Journal of Trauma Nursing
|December 10, 1997
Summary
Pediatric pain management is improving, moving beyond past neglect. Trauma nurses play a key role in effective pain control through assessment, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric nursing
- Pain management
Background:
- Historically, pediatric pain assessment and management were neglected.
- Recent advancements signal an end to the "dark ages of pain" for children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the crucial role of trauma nurses in pediatric pain management.
- To outline effective strategies for improving pain control in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing multiple assessment methods to quantify pain severity.
- Implementing a multimodal approach combining pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Rigorously monitoring and documenting the effectiveness of pain management strategies.
Main Results:
- Trauma nurses can significantly impact patient outcomes through proactive pain management.
- Simple, combined strategies lead to more effective pain relief.
Conclusions:
- Trauma nurses are essential members of the pediatric pain management team.
- Comprehensive pain management involves assessment, intervention, and diligent monitoring for optimal pediatric care.