Pain management in infants and children
Pain management in infants and children
Pain management in infants and children
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<strong>Pa<strong>in</strong></strong>: Pediatrics<br />
• <strong>Pa<strong>in</strong></strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>children</strong> is under-recognized <strong>and</strong> undertreated.<br />
• Reasons:<br />
1. Myths about pa<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> pa<strong>in</strong> <strong>management</strong>,<br />
2. Fears held by parents <strong>and</strong> health professionals<br />
3. Perceived lack of pa<strong>in</strong> assessment tools<br />
4. Lack of knowledge about pa<strong>in</strong> assessment.<br />
• Neonate’s expression of pa<strong>in</strong> does not fit the<br />
strict def<strong>in</strong>ition due to the lack of self report.
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