Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Sep 2010
ReviewImplementation of a standardized pain management in a pediatric surgery unit.
Postoperative pain is still a major complication causing discomfort and significant suffering, especially for children. Therefore, every effort should be made to prevent pain and treat it effectively once it arises. ⋯ The fear of side effects mostly prevents the adequate usage of analgesics. Essential is selecting and establishing a simple concept for clinical routine involving a combination of non-pharmacological treatment strategies, non-opioid drugs, opioids and regional anesthesia.