Managing acute pain in children presenting to the emergency department without opioids
Corrie E. Chumpitazi, Cindy Chang, Zaza Atanelov, Ann Dietrich, Samuel H. F. Lam, Emily Rose, Tim Ruttan, Sam Shahid, Michael J. Stoner, Carmen Sulton, Mohsen Saidinejad
Abstract
Pediatric pain is challenging to assess and manage. Frequently underestimated in children, untreated pain may have consequences including increased fear, anxiety, and psychological issues. With the current opioid crisis, emergency physicians must be knowledgeable in both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to address pain and anxiety in children that lead to enhanced patient cooperation and family satisfaction. This document focuses pain management and distress mitigation strategies for the brief diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly performed.
Topics & Concepts
Emergency departmentAnxietyMedicineOpioidDistressPain managementAcute painIntensive care medicineMedical emergencyPsychiatryPhysical therapyAnesthesiaClinical psychologyInternal medicineReceptorPediatric Pain Management TechniquesAnesthesia and Pain ManagementFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units