Introduction to Treatment of Pain with Opioid Medication

Explore a comprehensive 21-minute lecture on pediatric pain management using opioid medications, presented by Dr. Charles Berde for OPENPediatrics. Gain insights into a clinical approach that employs risk/benefit analysis, understand the development of pain perception in children, and learn about titrating opioid medications for optimal effect. The lecture is structured into chapters, covering terminology, opioid properties, prescribing practices, and pain assessment. Originally published on October 2, 2015, this educational resource is part of OPENPediatrics, an interactive digital learning platform sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. Access expert knowledge on critically ill children's care, peer-reviewed and freely available to healthcare providers worldwide.