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Moreira E, Rodrigues M, Beça G. Pain Management Strategies for Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections in Children: A Comprehensive National Survey and Procedural Protocol. Cureus 2023; 15:e48311. [PMID: 38058339 PMCID: PMC10697500 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Botulinum toxin type A injections are a first-line treatment for spasticity in children. Our purpose is to delineate the national landscape concerning pain management for botulinum toxin type A injections in pediatric patients and to formulate a protocol grounded in current scientific evidence. METHODS We conducted a nationwide survey targeting physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists performing botulinum toxin type A injections for focal spasticity in children in Portugal. We conducted a literature review to compare the survey results with clinical guidelines, good practice manuals, and protocols published in the literature. Finally, we developed a procedural protocol for pain management in botulinum toxin procedures. RESULTS The survey was completed by 17 out of 18 identified specialists. All but one use some form of periprocedural analgesia. Five do not use any type of sedation. The majority do not assess pain during the procedures. From the reviewed articles, we obtained 23 articles, 19 of which provided data for detailed analysis. CONCLUSIONS A prevailing concern centers around pain management during botulinum toxin procedures in children. Nevertheless, a distinct absence of uniformity persists in appraising and managing procedure-related pain. This notion is further underscored by the marked heterogeneity and paucity of published literature within this realm. The systematic implementation of a procedural protocol thus becomes highly crucial.
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- Elisa Moreira
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Viseu, PRT
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- Spinal Cord Injuries Department, Centro de Reabilitação do Norte - Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho, Porto, PRT
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Centro de Reabilitação do Norte - Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho, Porto, PRT
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Batchelor C, Drake-Brockman T, Lowe A, Sommerfield A, von Ungern-Sternberg BS, Sommerfield D. Procedural anesthesia and sedation for children undergoing diagnostic and medical procedures - A review of postprocedural pain, nausea, and vomiting by questionnaire-based survey. Paediatr Anaesth 2022; 32:67-73. [PMID: 34773336 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sedation and anesthesia are widely used to relieve pain and ensure cooperation during elective diagnostic and medical procedures in the pediatric population. However, there is currently limited evidence about the recovery trajectory following deep sedation or general anesthesia for such procedures in children. AIMS The primary aim was to describe the severity and duration of pain, nausea, and vomiting after common diagnostic and medical procedures. Secondary outcomes include return to baseline functioning and incidence of medical re-presentation. METHODS Recruitment was achieved postprocedurally by telephone interview with parents or legal guardians of patients who underwent botox injection, bronchoscopy, either or both a colonoscopy or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, or MRI scan. Daily pain scores, nausea and vomiting, administration of at-home analgesia, and any adverse events requiring medical attention were obtained. Children were followed until pain completely resolved and baseline activity resumed. RESULTS A total of 307 patients were included (50 botox injection, bronchoscopy and MRI; 48 colonoscopy, 58 upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, 51 colonoscopy plus upper gastrointestinal endoscopy). Parental-rated pain scores peaked on day of procedure across all groups and decreased over time, with most children resuming normal activity within 1 day postprocedure. Pain was mostly mild and resolved quickly in botox injection (10% moderate to severe and 22% mild), bronchoscopy (8% and 10%, respectively), and MRI (2% mild) patients. Combined upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy was associated with greatest pain severity (29% moderate to severe and 20% mild). Highest rates of nausea and/or vomiting were observed in colonoscopy (23%), upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (28%), and combined procedure groups (20%). At-home simple analgesia was administered in 21% of patients. Unplanned medical re-presentations were infrequent across all groups. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that the recovery trajectory following procedural sedation and anesthesia is short, with minimal requirement for additional medical attention. These findings will aid in alleviating parental anxiety and encourage utilization of regular simple analgesia.
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- Chloe Batchelor
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.,Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.,Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.,Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.,Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
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Sozbilen MC, Evren Sahin K. Long-term efficacy and safety of repeated botulinum toxin a applications based on function and anesthesia type in children with cerebral palsy. J Orthop 2021; 29:22-27. [PMID: 35027815 PMCID: PMC8731691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study evaluates the motor development of patients undergoing three or more repeated Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) applications in a tertiary pediatric hospital as well as the safety of three different types of anesthesia. METHODS Seventy-five children who underwent BoNT-A applications at least three consecutive times at six-month intervals and a total of 320 procedures were examined. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was employed in motor development evaluation. The three anesthesia methods (sedation analgesia, anesthesia with larengeal mask [LMA] and inhalation mask) were compared in terms of sedation, procedure, recovery, and total operation room time. RESULTS Following the procedures, significant motor development was observed in 60 (80%) patients. In sedation analgesia group during the first three procedures, the recovery time was seen to be significantly shorter, while there was no difference between the anesthesia methods of any procedures following the fourth. Regardless of the type of anesthesia, the recovery times of those having undergone six or more procedures were longer than those with less than six procedures. CONCLUSIONS As repeated BoNT-A application provides motor step progress, it can be applied safely and effectively under anesthesia. Sedation analgesia provides an easier recovery compared to LMA and mask only within the first three applications. However, recovery time increases with four or more repeated applications, specifically increasing as the number of applications increases. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Murat Celal Sozbilen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine Hospital, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Dr Behcet Uz Child Diseases and Surgery Research and Training Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
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León-Valenzuela A, Román Malo C, González López M, Sánchez Palacios J, Sánchez Tarifa P, Del Pino Algarrada R. [Sevoflurane sedation protocol in children with cerebral palsy undergoing botulinum toxin-A injections]. Rehabilitacion (Madr) 2021; 55:266-272. [PMID: 33468348 DOI: 10.1016/j.rh.2020.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe our experience with a protocol based on sevoflurane sedation to control pain and agitation during botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) infiltration in children with cerebral palsy (CP), especially in terms of safety and efficacy. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients diagnosed with CP who underwent BoNT-A infiltration with sevoflurane sedation from November 2012 to December 2019. Demographic, clinical and functional characteristics, the effectiveness of sedation, adverse events (AE) and professional satisfaction were reviewed. RESULTS A total of 387 sedations were successfully performed in 74 patients. Effective sedation was achieved in 100% of procedures, facilitating collaboration during infiltration and improving professional satisfaction. AE were reported in 6.02% of the procedures, the most frequent being nausea and vomiting (3.88%) and transient hypoxemia (2.07%). There were no severe AE. No association was found between the incidence of AE and the clinical and functional variables or risk before anaesthesia. CONCLUSION Sevoflurane sedation shows promising results in terms of safety and effectiveness for the management of agitation and pain during BoNT-A infiltration in our daily clinical practice. In addition, it can facilitate infiltration, allowing examination under sedation and multilevel infiltration with good tolerance.
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- A León-Valenzuela
- Unidad Gestión Clínica Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario Puerto Real, Puerto Real, Cádiz, España; Departamento Materno Infantil, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Cádiz, Cádiz, España; Grupo iRehab, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz, Cádiz, España.
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- Unidad Gestión Clínica Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España
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- Unidad Gestión Clínica Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario Puerto Real, Puerto Real, Cádiz, España
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- Unidad Gestión Clínica Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España
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- Unidad Gestión Clínica Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España
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- Unidad Gestión Clínica Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario Puerto Real, Puerto Real, Cádiz, España; Grupo iRehab, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz, Cádiz, España
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Nugud A, Alhoot S, Agabna M, Babiker MOE, El Bashir H. Analgesia and sedation modalities used with botulinum toxin injections in children with cerebral palsy: a literature review. Sudan J Paediatr 2021; 21:6-12. [PMID: 33879937 DOI: 10.24911/sjp.106-1604549033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive motor dysfunction leading to multiple morbidities, including spasticity, which can be managed with botulinum toxin injection (BTI). This literature review aims to examine published studies on the efficacy and safety of different interventions used to reduce pain and anxiety associated with BTI in children with CP. A literature review of all published evidence in English language, or with an English translation between 1999 and 2019, using PubMed, EBSCO host, and Medline databases was carried out. All identified papers were screened for inclusion criteria. Data from included papers were entered and analyzed on an Excel database. Twenty-one studies conducted in multiple clinical settings identified 10 different analgesia and sedation modalities including intravenous ketamine, midazolam, inhaled nitrous oxide, general anesthesia, and Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics (EMLA®) cream. Most of the studies were descriptive with the exception of two clinical trials and one qualitative study. All interventions had some adverse effects, but they were generally mild and no long-term sequelae were reported. The combination of inhaled nitrous oxide with EMLA® cream showed promising primary results. However, ketamine and midazolam combination could be a safe alternative. Currently, there is no sufficient data to draw on the superiority of any modality. Further high-quality studies are warranted.
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- Ahmed Nugud
- Neurosciences Center of Excellence, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
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- Neurosciences Center of Excellence, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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- Neurosciences Center of Excellence, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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- Neurosciences Center of Excellence, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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Rabach I, Peri F, Minute M, Aru E, Lucafò M, Di Mascio A, Cozzi G, Barbi E. Sedation and analgesia in children with cerebral palsy: a narrative review. World J Pediatr 2019; 15:432-440. [PMID: 31098933 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-019-00264-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with cognitive impairment due to cerebral palsy experience pain more often than healthy peers and frequently require diagnostic and therapeutic painful procedures. Analgesia and procedural sedation outside the operating room are often required, but they may not adequately be provided because of the inability to accurately recognize and classify the state of pain and for the perceived higher risk of complications. DATA SOURCES We reviewed the available literature to highlight the specific risk factors and area of criticism, that should be further improved. We searched the Cochrane Library, Medline, Pubmed from 1987 to September 2018 using key words such as 'cerebral palsy and children and pain' or 'sedation and cerebral palsy and children'. RESULTS While different pain scales are useful in recognizing pain expressions, anxiety scales are not available. Moreover, studies on non-pharmacological techniques do not always have comparable results. Several risk factors, from anatomic abnormalities to liver and kidney functioning, should be kept in mind before proceeding with sedation. CONCLUSIONS Large trials are needed to assess the impact of non-pharmacological techniques and to evaluate which pain control strategy (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) should be used in different settings.
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- Ingrid Rabach
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34100, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34100, Trieste, Italy. .,University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34100, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34100, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34100, Trieste, Italy.,University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Louer R, McKinney RC, Abu-Sultaneh S, Lutfi R, Abulebda K. Safety and Efficacy of a Propofol and Ketamine Based Procedural Sedation Protocol in Children with Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Botulinum Toxin A Injections. PM R 2019; 11:1320-1325. [PMID: 30761757 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric patients with cerebral palsy often undergo intramuscular botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) injections. These injections can be painful and may require procedural sedation. An ideal sedation protocol has yet to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE To investigate the safety and efficacy of a propofol and ketamine based sedation protocol in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy requiring BoNT-A injections. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING The sedations took place in a procedural sedation suite at a tertiary children's hospital from February 2013 through September 2017. PATIENTS 164 patients with diagnoses of cerebral palsy undergoing propofol and ketamine based sedation for injections with botulinum toxin A. METHODS An initial bolus of 0.5 mg/kg ketamine followed by a 2 mg/kg bolus of propofol was administered with supplemental boluses of propofol as needed to achieve deep sedation during the intramuscular BoNT-A injections. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Propofol dosages, adverse events, serious adverse events, and sedation time parameters were reviewed. RESULTS 345 sedations were successfully performed on 164 patients. The median total dose of propofol was 4.7 mg/kg (interquartile range [IQR]: 3.5, 6.3). Adverse events were encountered in 10.1% of procedures including hypoxemia responsive to supplemental oxygen (9.6%) and transient apnea (1.4%). The mean procedure time, recovery time, and total sedation time were 10, 11 and 33 minutes, respectively. With regard to patient variables, including age, weight, dose of propofol, sedation time, and Gross Motor Function Classification System classification, there was no association with increased incidence of adverse events. CONCLUSION Our sedation protocol of propofol and ketamine is safe and effective in children with cerebral palsy undergoing procedural sedation for intramuscular injections with BoNT-A. The adverse events encountered appeared to be related to airway and respiratory complications secondary to musculoskeletal deformities, emphasizing the importance of airway monitoring and management in these patients. LEVEL IV.
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- Ryan Louer
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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Ostojic K, Paget SP, Morrow AM. Management of pain in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Dev Med Child Neurol 2019; 61:315-321. [PMID: 30378122 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To determine the efficacy of interventions for the management of pain in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD Electronic databases were searched from the earliest date possible to April 2018 using a mixture of subject headings and free text. Inclusion criteria comprised of studies with (1) diagnosis of CP, (2) under the age of 18 years, (3) intervention for the management of pain, (4) outcome measure of pain, and (5) studies published in English-language peer-reviewed journals. RESULTS Fifty-seven studies met the eligibility criteria. Pain related to (n=number of studies): hypertonia (n=17), spastic hip disease (n=13), procedures for the management of CP (n=7), postoperative (n=18), and other (n=2). Most of the studies were of level III to level V evidence. INTERPRETATION There is level II evidence to support intrathecal baclofen therapy for pain secondary to hypertonia in spastic and spastic-dyskinetic CP, and non-pharmacological interventions for procedural pain and pharmacological interventions for postoperative pain. Most studies were restricted by retrospective design and limited use of validated outcome measures. Future research is needed to explore multidisciplinary interventions for chronic pain and pain secondary to dystonia. Clinicians and researchers would benefit from a standardized approach to pain assessment. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS The strongest evidence exists for pharmacological treatments for postoperative pain in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). There is moderate evidence for the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen for pain related to hypertonia in predominately spastic CP. There is a lack of standardization in the assessment of pain. There is limited evidence for multimodal and non-pharmacological strategies in paediatric CP.
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- Katarina Ostojic
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.,Cerebral Palsy Alliance, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Chau B, Chi B, Wilson T. Decreasing pediatric pain and agitation during botulinum toxin injections for spasticity with virtual reality: Lessons learned from clinical use. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2018; 11:199-204. [PMID: 30223406 DOI: 10.3233/prm-180534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Recurrent botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections are used in the pediatric population for management of spasticity, but the procedure is often associated with significant pain and anxiety for patients. Non-pharmacologic treatment alternatives for procedural discomfort are limited. Immersive virtual reality (VR) has shown efficacy in treatment of procedural discomfort in pediatric patients. A retrospective chart review was performed to assess feasibility and use of treating BoNT procedure-related discomfort in pediatric patients with VR. METHODS Fourteen patients undergoing elective BoNT injections viewed VR videos using a mobile VR headset during the procedure. Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale (FLACC) scores were obtained and feedback was elicited following injections. RESULTS The VR intervention was well tolerated, and patients' guardians requested that it be used again in 9/14 cases. The remainder either had high FLACC scores despite VR and neutral or negative guardian impressions of intervention, or were unable to utilize the device. CONCLUSION VR was helpful in reducing BoNT procedure-related discomfort in a majority of patients. Challenges with VR setup, patient tolerance, and selecting viewing experiences were identified to guide further research and use of VR in a clinical environment.
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- Brian Chau
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA.,Veteran Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA.,Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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Nilsson S, Brunsson I, Askljung B, Påhlman M, Himmelmann K. A rectally administered combination of midazolam and ketamine was easy, effective and feasible for procedural pain in children with cerebral palsy. Acta Paediatr 2017; 106:458-462. [PMID: 27992073 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Revised: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate how effective a combination of rectally administered midazolam and racemic ketamine was for reducing pain in paediatric cerebral palsy patients receiving intramuscular injections of botulinum neurotoxin A. The feasibility and safety of the pain relief were also explored. METHOD Children with cerebral palsy, aged one to 18 years, were recruited from a regional paediatric rehabilitation unit between April 2012 and May 2014. Pain intensity, feasibility, total time spent in the clinic and side effects were registered. Pain scores were recorded by parents and healthcare professionals using different pain scales. RESULTS We recorded 128 procedures in 61 children. The median scores were two (range: 0-10) for pain intensity and nine (range: 0-10) for feasibility. The median treatment time in the outpatient unit was 3.25 hours, and the most common side effects were nausea, pain and sleep disturbance. Gross motor function levels showed a negative correlation with the pain scores. This method could be an alternative to nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture for patients who do not tolerate inhalation analgesia. CONCLUSION Rectally administered midazolam and racemic ketamine provided effective pain relief for paediatric cerebral palsy outpatients receiving painful injections and was a viable alternative to inhalation analgesia.
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- Stefan Nilsson
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Queen Silvia Children's Hospital; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Queen Silvia Children's Hospital; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Queen Silvia Children's Hospital; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Queen Silvia Children's Hospital; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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