Intranasal Ketamine Reduces Pain in Children Hospitalized for Migraine
A single-center study showed that intranasal ketamine effectively reduced pain in children with migraine from hospital admission to discharge.
Pediatric Pain Management
Drug Therapies Evaluated for Pediatric Migraine Prophylaxis
There is limited evidence supporting the prophylactic use of pharmacological therapies for the prevention of migraine in pediatric patients, according to the findings of a recently published systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain in Children
Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.
Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder have an elevated prevalence of pain compared with children without ASD.
Codeine and Tramadol Overused for Pediatric Pain Management Despite Recommendations
Experts advise using ibuprofen and acetaminophen rather than codeine and tramadol to treat children in pain.
Mental Health, Quantity of Opioids Linked to Adolescent Overdoses
Preexisting mental health conditions, use of tramadol, and higher number of dispensed tablets were associated with an increased risk for opioid overdose in adolescents.
Sleep, Psychological Issues Linked to Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children
Children and adolescents with consultations for sleep problems or psychological symptoms were at increased risk for subsequent consultations for musculoskeletal conditions.
Opioid-Free Pediatric Tonsillectomy Feasible
One-third of children undergoing tonsillectomies can do so without using opioids to manage pain.
Latent Profile Analysis May Help Identify Subgroups of Children With Chronic Pain
A latent profile analysis in which factors including fatigue and pain catastrophizing are evaluated may help identify subgroups of children with chronic pain and facilitate the assessment of pain functioning.
Gabapentin May Reduce Pain, Agitation in Neonates With Complex Medical Issues
Adults and children are routinely treated with gabapentin to manage a wide range of pain conditions, irritability, and dystonia.
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