Systemic analgesics in children – update

• Published in: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine Vol. 14; no. 6; pp. 237 - 244
• Main Authors: Hui, Julie L, Wilson-Smith, Elaine M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2013
• Subjects: Analgesia; Anesthesia & Perioperative Care; morphine; neonates; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; opioids; paediatrics; paracetamol; paediatrics; Analgesia; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; neonates; paracetamol; morphine; opioids

Abstract A multimodal analgesic approach is key to providing safe and effective analgesia in children. The use of age-appropriate pain scoring systems with regular monitoring and pain assessment is essential to guide treatment and to achieve optimal pain control, while ensuring safety and minimizing...