Abstract
Children require painful procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic needs. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic measures are needed to manage pain in order to prevent long-term consequences of repeated uncontrolled pain. This chapter discusses the various agents necessary for optimal pain management.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Sedation and Analgesia for the Pediatric Intensivist |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Clinical Guide |
| Pages | 393-400 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030525552 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Analgesia
- Dexmedetomidine
- Ketamine
- Local anesthetics
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Opioids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine