Abstract
This chapter provides the reader with a succinct review surround the issues with uncontrolled pain and provides methods for non-pharmacologic treatment in children. The chapter discusses the sequalae of untreated pain and provides the reader with a detailed explanation of the theory behind distraction techniques. The various distraction techniques are discussed based on age appropriate selection.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Case Studies in Pediatric Anesthesia |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 260-263 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108668736 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781108465519 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Breathing
- Child life specialists
- Coping
- Distraction techniques
- Music therapy
- Pediatric pain
- Sequalae
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine