Open AccessPain management in pediatric age group
Author(s) -
R Namrata,
P. V. Ramamani,
G Saroja
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of palliative care/indian journal of palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1998-3735
pISSN - 0973-1075
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1075.53590
Subject(s) - medicine , palliative care , limiting , pain management , pain relief , intensive care medicine , family medicine , nursing , physical therapy , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
The management of pain in palliative care of children is somewhat different from that in adults. The use of opioids in pediatric palliative care presents some unique challenges. Confident and rational use of opioids, illustrated by WHO Guidelines is essential for adequate management of pain in children with life limiting conditions.