Anesthesiology

Pediatric Pain Rotation

Goals:

To appreciate the differences in pain management in children and adults
To understand the multidisciplinary resources which are necessary for developing a pain management plan which involves pediatric patients AND their families

Objectives:

To learn to interview and examine children, using age-appropriate tools and techniques, to assess pain
To safely perform regional techniques for pain control in a sedated patient, demonstrating understanding of risks, benefits, and challenges involved
To incorporate families into treatment algorithms, recognizing the potential of family dynamics to aggravate or alleviate stress and pain in children
To prescribe medications appropriately in a pediatric population, considering weight, immaturity of organ function, etc.
To work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, and incorporate families into this team
To educate children, with age-appropriate tools and techniques, regarding pain and the plan for its management
To foster healthy behavioral coping strategies in children and families dealing with chronic pain