Gain comprehensive insights into pediatric pain management in emergency departments through this informative video presentation. Learn about effective approaches for assessing and managing pediatric pain, including the use of education and advocacy toolkits. Explore practical tips for medication selection, strategies to mitigate bias, and the role of opioids in pediatric pain treatment. Understand healthcare disparities and changes in prescribing practices over time. Discover tools for recognizing and managing pediatric pain, and examine racial and ethnic disparities in treatment. The presentation covers key topics such as pain assessment techniques, pain management kits, opioid considerations, and promoting health equity among patients with disparities.
Pediatric Pain Management in the Emergency Department
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Key issues in pediatric pain management
How to appropriately assess pain
Pain management kits
How pain kits are utilized
Opioid discussion
Optimal health equity between patients with disparities
Summary
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Reviews
4.7 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews
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Basic explanation on how to assess pain in Children presenting to ER has been presented including pain assessment scales and also has dosages and medications to be used in emergency has been explained
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As a general Practitioner, i found this course really interesting, updated and approachable. I'm sure it will be really useful at the time of assessing a child in pain and not be afraid of treat the pain but also not give more than the dose needed.…
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Very informative course ,clear explanation and step by step approach though might need more explanation on non opiod options
