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Ganguly K, Van Helmond N, Friedman A, Ahmad R, Bowen F, Shersher DD, Mitrev LV. Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone Intercostal Nerve Blocks for Robotic Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Cureus 2024; 16:e62085. [PMID: 38989396 PMCID: PMC11236214 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62085] [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: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Introduction For peripheral nerve blocks, using either the liposomal formulation of bupivacaine or plain bupivacaine with epinephrine and dexamethasone as an adjuvant has been shown to improve postoperative pain scores. In a single-blinded, randomized controlled study of patients undergoing robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, we determined if bupivacaine with epinephrine and dexamethasone was noninferior to liposomal bupivacaine mixed with plain bupivacaine when administered intraoperatively as an intercostal nerve block (INB). Methods A total of 34 patients undergoing robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery were randomized to receive one of two injectate mixtures during their intraoperative INB. Group LB was administered 266 mg of 13.3 mg/mL liposomal bupivacaine with 24 mL of 0.5% plain bupivacaine, while Group BD was given 42 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine with epinephrine and 8 mg of dexamethasone. The primary outcomes were mean postoperative numerical pain ratings and mean postoperative opioid analgesic requirements. Secondary outcomes included adjuvant pain medication consumption, hospital length of stay, and total opioid use in oral morphine equivalents. Results Group LB exhibited no significant difference in pain scores (p = 0.437) and opioid analgesic requirement (p = 0.095) within the 72-hour postoperative period when compared to Group BD. The median total postoperative opioid requirement was 90 mg in Group LB, compared to 45 mg in Group BD. There were no significant differences in the use of postoperative adjuvant pain medications (gabapentin, p = 0.833; acetaminophen, p = 0.190; ketorolac, p = 0.699). Hospital length of stay did not differ between the groups. Conclusions INBs with the addition of dexamethasone as an adjuvant to 0.5% bupivacaine with epinephrine provided noninferior postoperative analgesia compared to liposomal bupivacaine mixed with plain 0.5% bupivacaine.
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- Kingsuk Ganguly
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, USA
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Cohen N, Test G, Pasternak Y, Singer-Harel D, Schneeweiss S, Ratnapalan S, Schuh S, Finkelstein Y. Opioids Safety in Pediatric Procedural Sedation with Ketamine. J Pediatr 2022; 243:146-151.e1. [PMID: 34921870 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.11.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of pre- and intraprocedural opioids on adverse events in children undergoing procedural sedation with ketamine in the emergency department (ED). STUDY DESIGN We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all children aged 0-18 years who underwent procedural sedation with intravenous ketamine alone, or in combination with an opioid, at a tertiary-care pediatric ED between June 1, 2018, and August 31, 2020. We explored predictors of serious adverse events (SAEs), desaturation or respiratory intervention, and vomiting. RESULTS Of 1164 included children (694 male, 59.6%; median age 5.0 years [IQR 2.0-8.0]), 80 (6.8%) vomited, 63 (5.4%) had a desaturation or required respiratory interventions, and 6 (0.5%) had SAEs. Pre- and intraprocedural opioids were not independent predictors of sedation-related adverse events. A concurrent respiratory illness (aOR 3.73; 95% CI 1.31-10.60, P = .01), dental procedure (aOR 3.05; 95% CI 1.25-7.21, P = .01), and a greater total ketamine dose (aOR 1.75; 95% CI 1.21-2.54, P = .003) were independent predictors of desaturation or respiratory interventions. A greater total ketamine dose (aOR 1.86; 95% CI 1.16-2.98, P = .01) and older age (aOR 1.15; 95% CI 1.07-1.24, P < .001), were independent predictors of vomiting. CONCLUSIONS Pre- and intraprocedural opioids do not increase the likelihood of sedation-related adverse events. SAEs are rare during pediatric procedural sedation with ketamine in the ED.
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- Neta Cohen
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Pain Management in Pediatric Trauma. CURRENT TRAUMA REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40719-021-00216-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This article focuses on sedation/anesthesia of adolescent patients in the dental setting. Preoperative evaluation, treatment planning, monitoring, and management are critical components to successful sedation. The authors discuss commonly administered agents and techniques to adolescents, including nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. The levels and spectrum of sedation and anesthesia are reviewed. Common comorbidities are also presented as they relate to sedation of the adolescent dental patient.
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- Matthew Cooke
- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Orofacial Sciences, University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry, Box 0753, 707 Parnassus Avenue, D-1021, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Pragmatic evaluation of a midstream urine collection technique for infants in the emergency department. CAN J EMERG MED 2021; 22:665-672. [PMID: 32383423 DOI: 10.1017/cem.2020.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Our objective was to examine the performance characteristics of a bladder stimulation technique for urine collection among infants presenting to the emergency department (ED). METHODS This prospective cohort study enrolled a convenience sample of infants aged ≤ 90 days requiring urine testing in the ED. Infants were excluded if critically ill, moderately to severely dehydrated, or having significant feeding issues. Bladder stimulation consisted of finger tapping on the lower abdomen with or without lower back massage while holding the child upright. The primary outcome was successful midstream urine collection within 5 minutes of stimulation. Secondary outcomes included sample contamination, bladder stimulation time for successful urine collection, and perceived patient distress on a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS We enrolled 151 infants and included 147 in the analysis. Median age was 53 days (interquartile range [IQR] 27-68 days). Midstream urine sample collection using bladder stimulation was successful in 78 infants (53.1%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 45-60.9). Thirty-nine samples (50%) were contaminated. Most contaminated samples (n = 31; 79.5%) were reported as "no significant growth" or "growth of 3 or more organisms". Median bladder stimulation time required for midstream urine collection was 45 seconds (IQR 20-120 seconds). Mean VAS for infant distress was 22 mm (standard deviation 23 mm). CONCLUSIONS The success rate of this bladder stimulation technique was lower than previously reported. The contamination rate was high, however most contaminated specimens were easily identified and had no clinical impact.
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Lin AN, Lin WC, Cheng KL, Luo SD, Chiang PL, Chen WC, Chen YS, Wang CK, Kan NN, Su YY. Radiofrequency Ablation a Safe and Effective Treatment for Pediatric Benign Nodular Thyroid Goiter. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:753343. [PMID: 34900863 PMCID: PMC8662624 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.753343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for benign thyroid nodules in pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: Twelve pediatric patients (11 female, 1 male; mean age 15.54 ± 2.8 years, range 10-19 years) with benign thyroid nodules (mean longest diameter 4.1 ± 1.4 cm, range 1.5-5.9 cm) treated by RFA from 2017 to 2020 were evaluated. The inclusion criteria for RFA therapy were (i) age < 20 years; (ii) benign cytological confirmation by 2 separate ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or core needle biopsies; (iii) pressure symptoms or cosmetic problems caused by thyroid nodules; (iv) absence of any sonographic suspicious feature; and (v) follow-up for >6 months. Under local anesthesia, RFA was performed with the use of an RF generator and an 18-gauge internally cooled electrode. Volume changes in nodules on follow-up ultrasonography (US), changes in symptomatic and cosmetic scores, and complications arising during or after RFA were evaluated. Results: Mean follow-up period was 24.9 ± 13.9 months (range 6-43 months). At the last follow-up visits, volume of the nodule had decreased significantly (15.34 ± 11.52 mL vs. 4.07 ± 4.99 mL; P < 0.05), whereas volume reduction rate was 74.31% ± 19.59%. Both cosmetic and compressive symptoms were also significantly improved (2.91 ± 0.79 vs. 0.92 ± 0.67 and 1.5 ± 1.93 vs. 0.17 ± 0.39; P < 0.05). The mean number of ablation sessions was 1.4 ± 0.6 (range 1-3 sessions), and one of the patients suffered from transient vocal cord palsy which was spontaneously resolved 53 days later. Conclusions: RFA is a safe and effective treatment for benign thyroid nodules in pediatric patients, and can thus serve as an alternative treatment for thyroidectomy.
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- An-Ni Lin
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Wasfy SF, Hassan RM, Hashim RM. Effectiveness and safety of Ketamine and Midazolam mixture for procedural sedation in children with mental disabilities: A randomized study of intranasal versus intramuscular route. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2020.1727669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- Sanaa Farag Wasfy
- Anesthesia, ICU and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, ICU and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, ICU and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Sensation of Pain Using Buffered Lidocaine for Infiltration Before Vulvar Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol 2020; 135:609-614. [PMID: 32028501 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of buffered lidocaine on pain scores during vulvar biopsy. METHODS We conducted a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, using prefilled, sequentially numbered, randomized syringes to infiltrate either 3 mL of buffered or nonbuffered lidocaine before vulvar biopsy. The primary outcome was a pain score marked on a 100-mm visual analog scale during infiltration. Secondary outcomes included pain scores after the procedure and change from baseline to infiltration. Participants were recruited to detect a clinically meaningful 15-mm difference in pain scores between groups. Sample size was calculated based on the null hypothesis that the mean pain score would be the same in women treated with buffered lidocaine as in those treated with nonbuffered placebo based on prior studies. Categorical data were compared by Fisher exact test, and continuous data were compared between groups by t-test or Wilcoxon rank sum test. RESULTS From July 2015 to April 2018, 129 participants were randomized to one of two groups: nonbuffered lidocaine or buffered lidocaine. One hundred twenty-five were analyzed (nonbuffered n=62, buffered n=63). Four patients were excluded. The majority of participants were non-Hispanic white women with a mean age of 59 years. There was no difference in the primary outcome of pain during infiltration with a mean pain score of 35.8 mm in the buffered lidocaine group compared with 42.2 in the nonbuffered lidocaine group (mean difference -6.4; 95% CI -18.4 to 5.6; P=.3 by Wilcoxon rank sum test). There was also no difference in secondary outcomes of pain over the entire procedure (mean difference -0.3, 95% CI -9.7 to 9.2; P=.7) or change in pain from baseline to infiltration (mean difference -6.9, 95% CI -18.4 to 4.7; P=.2). CONCLUSION There was no difference in pain scores during vulvar biopsy infiltration between the buffered and nonbuffered lidocaine groups. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02698527.
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Rectal ketamine during paediatric burn wound dressing procedures: a randomised dose-finding study. Burns 2019; 45:1081-1088. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The "Facemask Blinder": A Technique for Optimizing Anxiolysis in Children Undergoing Facial Laceration Repair. Pediatr Emerg Care 2019; 35:e124-e126. [PMID: 27941503 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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We present the case of a 7-year-old boy with a forehead laceration that required suture repair. The child was anxious and uncooperative, and the initial plan was to administer intranasal midazolam to facilitate the repair. However, a facemask blinder was first implemented as a visual barrier to block the child's view of any anxiety-provoking stimuli and appeared to improve the child's cooperation with the procedure. Intranasal midazolam was not administered, and the laceration was cleaned and repaired successfully. In conjunction with adequate local anesthesia and distraction techniques, the facemask blinder helped to facilitate the completion of the laceration repair without the need for any physical restraint or pharmacologic anxiolysis or sedation.
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Coté CJ, Wilson S. Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures. Pediatrics 2019; 143:peds.2019-1000. [PMID: 31138666 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-1000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The safe sedation of children for procedures requires a systematic approach that includes the following: no administration of sedating medication without the safety net of medical/dental supervision, careful presedation evaluation for underlying medical or surgical conditions that would place the child at increased risk from sedating medications, appropriate fasting for elective procedures and a balance between the depth of sedation and risk for those who are unable to fast because of the urgent nature of the procedure, a focused airway examination for large (kissing) tonsils or anatomic airway abnormalities that might increase the potential for airway obstruction, a clear understanding of the medication's pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects and drug interactions, appropriate training and skills in airway management to allow rescue of the patient, age- and size-appropriate equipment for airway management and venous access, appropriate medications and reversal agents, sufficient numbers of appropriately trained staff to both carry out the procedure and monitor the patient, appropriate physiologic monitoring during and after the procedure, a properly equipped and staffed recovery area, recovery to the presedation level of consciousness before discharge from medical/dental supervision, and appropriate discharge instructions. This report was developed through a collaborative effort of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to offer pediatric providers updated information and guidance in delivering safe sedation to children.
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van Loon FH, Puijn LA, van Aarle WH, Dierick-van Daele AT, Bouwman AR. Pain upon inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter: Size does not matter. J Vasc Access 2018; 19:258-265. [PMID: 29772984 DOI: 10.1177/1129729817747531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 1.2 billion peripheral intravenous catheters are inserted across the world annually. It is known that intravenous cannulation may be a painful procedure, which affects cognitive abilities by increasing anxiety and discomfort. AIM We hypothesized that inserting a smaller sized peripheral intravenous catheter has a lower level of pain sensation compared to a larger sized catheter. METHODS This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted between May and October 2016, in which surgical patients, aged 18 years or older, were eligible to participate. Experienced anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists routinely obtained peripheral intravenous access according to the standards of care. The primary outcome was pain (verbal numeric rating scale, 0-10) upon intravenous cannulation. RESULTS A total of 1063 patients were included and they were divided into four groups: group 1, 22 gauge (N = 29); group 2, 20 gauge (N = 447); group 3, 18 gauge (N = 531); and group 4, sized over 18 gauge (N = 56). Inserting an 18-gauged peripheral intravenous catheter resulted in the lowest pain score (3.2 ± 2.0). As a result of the multivariate linear analysis, five factors were significantly associated with pain upon inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter (sex, American Society of Anesthesiology classification, a patients risk profile on the A-DIVA scale, site of cannulation on the extremity, and whether or not the attempt was successful); however, the size of the inserted peripheral intravenous catheter had no significant relation to the primary outcome. CONCLUSION Inserting a smaller sized peripheral intravenous catheter did not result in a lower pain sensation. Moreover, to prevent pain upon inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter, an unsuccessful attempt must be avoided.
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- Fredericus Hj van Loon
- 1 Department of Research and Education, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,2 Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,3 Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Research and Education, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,2 Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,4 Department of Signal Processing Systems and Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Welsh J, Welsh T. The Safe and Successful Management of Acute Pain in the Infant and Young Child. CURRENT EMERGENCY AND HOSPITAL MEDICINE REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40138-018-0153-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Duchicela SI, Meltzer JA, Cunningham SJ. A randomized controlled study in reducing procedural pain and anxiety using high concentration nitrous oxide. Am J Emerg Med 2017; 35:1612-1616. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Gottlieb M, Hunter B. Effect of Vapocoolant on Pain During Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation. Ann Emerg Med 2016; 68:586-588. [PMID: 27374950 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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This article reviews the various settings in which infants, children, and adolescents experience pain during acute medical procedures and issues related to referral of children to pain management teams. In addition, self-report, reports by others, physiological monitoring, and direct observation methods of assessment of pain and related constructs are discussed and recommendations are provided. Pharmacological, other medical approaches, and empirically supported cognitive behavioral interventions are reviewed. Salient features of the interventions are discussed, and recommendations are made for necessary components of effective treatment interventions.
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Coté CJ, Wilson S. Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: Update 2016. Pediatrics 2016; 138:peds.2016-1212. [PMID: 27354454 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-1212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The safe sedation of children for procedures requires a systematic approach that includes the following: no administration of sedating medication without the safety net of medical/dental supervision, careful presedation evaluation for underlying medical or surgical conditions that would place the child at increased risk from sedating medications, appropriate fasting for elective procedures and a balance between the depth of sedation and risk for those who are unable to fast because of the urgent nature of the procedure, a focused airway examination for large (kissing) tonsils or anatomic airway abnormalities that might increase the potential for airway obstruction, a clear understanding of the medication's pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects and drug interactions, appropriate training and skills in airway management to allow rescue of the patient, age- and size-appropriate equipment for airway management and venous access, appropriate medications and reversal agents, sufficient numbers of staff to both carry out the procedure and monitor the patient, appropriate physiologic monitoring during and after the procedure, a properly equipped and staffed recovery area, recovery to the presedation level of consciousness before discharge from medical/dental supervision, and appropriate discharge instructions. This report was developed through a collaborative effort of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to offer pediatric providers updated information and guidance in delivering safe sedation to children.
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Griffith RJ, Jordan V, Herd D, Reed PW, Dalziel SR. Vapocoolants (cold spray) for pain treatment during intravenous cannulation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 4:CD009484. [PMID: 27113639 PMCID: PMC8666144 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009484.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intravenous cannulation is a painful procedure that can provoke anxiety and stress. Injecting local anaesthetic can provide analgesia at the time of cannulation, but it is a painful procedure. Topical anaesthetic creams take between 30 and 90 minutes to produce an effect. A quicker acting analgesic allows more timely investigation and treatment. Vapocoolants have been used in this setting, but studies have reported mixed results. OBJECTIVES To determine effects of vapocoolants on pain associated with intravenous cannulation in adults and children. To explore variables that might affect the performance of vapocoolants, including time required for application, distance from the skin when applied and time to cannulation. To look at adverse effects associated with the use of vapocoolants. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, Latin American Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Science and the http://clinicaltrials.gov/, http://www.controlled-trials.com/ and http://www.trialscentral.org/ databases to 1 May 2015. We applied no language restrictions. We also scanned the reference lists of included papers. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all blinded and unblinded randomized controlled trials (RTCs) comparing any vapocoolant with placebo or control to reduce pain during intravenous cannulation in adults and children. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data, contacted study authors for additional information and assessed included studies for risk of bias. We collected and analysed data for the primary outcome of pain during cannulation, and for the secondary outcomes of pain associated with application of the vapocoolant, first attempt success rate of intravenous cannulation, adverse events and participant satisfaction. We performed subgroup analyses for the primary outcome to examine differences based on age of participant, type of vapocoolant used, application time of vapocoolant and clinical situation (emergency vs elective). We used random-effects model meta-analysis in RevMan 5.3 and assessed heterogeneity between trial results by examining forest plots and calculating the I(2) statistic. MAIN RESULTS We found nine suitable studies of 1070 participants and included them in the qualitative analyses. We included eight studies of 848 participants in the meta-analysis for the primary outcome (pain during intravenous cannulation). Use of vapocoolants resulted in a reduction in pain scores as measured by a linear 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS 100) compared with controls (difference between means -12.5 mm, 95% confidence interval (CI) -18.7 to -6.4 mm; moderate-quality evidence). We could not include in the meta-analysis one study, which showed no effects of the intervention.Use of vapocoolants resulted in increased pain scores at the time of application as measured by a VAS 100 compared with controls (difference between means 6.3 mm, 95% CI 2.2 to 10.3 mm; four studies, 461 participants; high-quality evidence) and led to no difference in first attempt success compared with controls (risk ratio (RR) 1.00, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.06; six studies, 812 participants; moderate-quality evidence). We documented eight minor adverse events reported in 279 vapocoolant participants (risk difference (RD) 0.03, 95% CI 0 to 0.05; five studies, 551 participants; low quality-evidence).The overall risk of bias of individual studies ranged from low to high, with high risk of bias for performance and detection bias in four studies. Sensitivity analysis showed that exclusion of studies at high or unclear risk of bias did not materially alter the results of this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Moderate-quality evidence indicates that use of a vapocoolant immediately before intravenous cannulation reduces pain during the procedure. Use of vapocoolant does not increase the difficulty of cannulation nor cause serious adverse effects but is associated with mild discomfort during application.
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- Rebecca J Griffith
- Starship Children's HealthChildren's Emergency DepartmentAucklandNew Zealand
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- University of AucklandDepartment of Obstetrics and GynaecologyPrivate Bag 92019AucklandNew Zealand1003
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- Mater Research Institute ‐ The University of Queensland (MRI‐UQ)Emergency Department Lady Cilento Children's Hospital501 Stanley StreetSouth BrisbaneQueensland,Australia4101
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- Starship Children's HealthChildren's Research CentrePO Box 92024AucklandNew Zealand
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- Starship Children's HealthChildren's Emergency DepartmentAucklandNew Zealand
- The University of AucklandLiggins InstituteAucklandNew Zealand
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Oktay C, Eray O, Cete Y, Bozan H. Ketamine is still safe without concurrent midazolam and atropine for pediatric procedures in the emergency department. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1163/1568569054729517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Yeaman F, Oakley E, Meek R, Graudins A. Sub-dissociative dose intranasal ketamine for limb injury pain in children in the emergency department: A pilot study. Emerg Med Australas 2013; 25:161-7. [DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.12059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Fiona Yeaman
- Southern Health Emergency Medicine Research Group; Southern Clinical School; Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Monash University; Clayton; Victoria; Australia
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- Southern Health Emergency Medicine Research Group; Southern Clinical School; Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Monash University; Clayton; Victoria; Australia
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The use of the faces, legs, activity, cry and consolability scale to assess procedural pain and distress in young children. Pediatr Emerg Care 2012. [PMID: 23187981 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e3182767d66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Young children frequently undergo diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the emergency department (ED). Although developed and validated for postoperative pain, Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) behavioral pain scores have been recommended and used for the assessment of procedural pain as well. We set out to assess if FLACC scores can differentiate pain and distress and establish a hierarchy of FLACC scores experienced during common ED procedures. METHODS Prospective observational study at an urban tertiary children's hospital ED. We aimed to recruit 30 children each aged 6 to 42 months undergoing intravenous cannula (IV) insertion, nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion, metered dose inhaler (MDI) use and oxygen saturation (SpO(2)) measurement. Based on videotapes, 2 independent observers assessed pain and distress using FLACC scores during all procedural phases. RESULTS A total of 125 patients were recruited and filmed for IV (33), NGT (30), MDI (34), and SpO2 (28). Median FLACC scores were as follows: NGT, 10 (interquartile range [IQR] 8.75-10); IV, 6.5 (IQR, 4.5-9.75); MDI, 6.5 (IQR, 0-9); and SpO(2), 0 (IQR, 0-0.5). The FLACC scores increased during each of the 3 phases, before the procedure, during restraint, and during the procedure. Procedural distress decreased with age except for NGT insertions, which remained very high irrespective of age. CONCLUSIONS FLACC scores can be high during nonpainful procedures and the during restraint phase of painful procedures. This indicates that FLACC measures a composite of pain and distress in young children. This study identified substantial levels of pain and distress in young children by FLACC during commonly performed ED procedures, with nasogastric tube insertion having very high and intravenous cannulation/venepuncture and MDI having high FLACC scores.
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Fein JA, Zempsky WT, Cravero JP. Relief of pain and anxiety in pediatric patients in emergency medical systems. Pediatrics 2012; 130:e1391-405. [PMID: 23109683 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-2536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Control of pain and stress for children is a vital component of emergency medical care. Timely administration of analgesia affects the entire emergency medical experience and can have a lasting effect on a child's and family's reaction to current and future medical care. A systematic approach to pain management and anxiolysis, including staff education and protocol development, can provide comfort to children in the emergency setting and improve staff and family satisfaction.
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Scott LE, Crilly J, Chaboyer W, Jessup M. Paediatric pain assessment and management in the emergency setting: the impact of a paediatric pain bundle. Int Emerg Nurs 2012; 21:173-9. [PMID: 23010611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2012.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2012] [Revised: 08/13/2012] [Accepted: 08/13/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of a paediatric pain bundle on pain assessment and management of children with fractured forearms who presented to an Emergency Department (ED). METHODS A descriptive, comparative pilot study was conducted at a large regional hospital ED to describe differences in pain assessment, management and documentation in the 4months before and after the implementation of a paediatric pain bundle. RESULTS A total of 242 children with fractured forearms visited the ED over two separate 4-month periods during 2009. Compared to the pre time period, children in the post time period did not differ significantly regarding pain assessment score documentation (13.5% vs. 20.7%, p=0.14), administration rate of analgesia (58.7% vs. 65.5%, p=0.28) or time to analgesia (28min vs. 35min, p=0.22). CONCLUSIONS In this pilot study, findings indicated clinical significance but not statistical significance. The assessment and management of pain in the ED paediatric population is challenging due to difficulties interpreting responsiveness and to organisational and system imperatives that delay time critical aspects such as time to analgesia. Further focus on documentation, assessment and management practices is required in larger populations across a number of sites.
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- Lucie E Scott
- Emergency Department, Gold Coast Hospital, Queensland Health, Australia.
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Sohn VY, Zenger D, Steele SR. Pain Management in the Pediatric Surgical Patient. Surg Clin North Am 2012; 92:471-85, vii. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chéron G. [Sedation and analgesia in emergency structure. Paediatry: Which sedation and analgesia for the child under spontaneous ventilation?]. ANNALES FRANCAISES D'ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION 2012; 31:369-76. [PMID: 22464837 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2012.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- G Chéron
- Département des urgences pédiatriques, université Paris Descartes Paris-V, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75730 Paris cedex 15, France.
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Hartzell TL, Rubinstein R, Herman M. Therapeutic modalities--an updated review for the hand surgeon. J Hand Surg Am 2012; 37:597-621. [PMID: 22305724 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2011] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The number of therapeutic modalities available to the hand surgeon has greatly increased over the past several decades. A field once predicated only on heat, massage, and cold therapy now uses electrical stimulators, ultrasound, biofeedback, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, mirror therapy, lasers, and a number of other modalities. With this expansion in choices, there has been a concurrent effort to better define which modalities are truly effective. In this review, we aim to characterize the commonly used modalities and provide the evidence available that supports their continued use.
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- Tristan L Hartzell
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Box 9569902, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6902, USA.
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Dalziel SR, Jordan V, Herd D, Reed PW. Vapocoolants for pain treatment during intravenous cannulation. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Kleiber C, Jennissen C, McCarthy AM, Ansley T. Evidence-Based Pediatric Pain Management in Emergency Departments of a Rural State. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2011; 12:900-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2011.02.349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2010] [Revised: 01/11/2011] [Accepted: 02/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chung S, Lim R, Goldman RD. Intranasal fentanyl versus placebo for pain in children during catheterization for voiding cystourethrography. Pediatr Radiol 2010; 40:1236-40. [PMID: 20180109 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-009-1521-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2009] [Revised: 12/06/2009] [Accepted: 12/18/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a common procedure at pediatric tertiary care centres that can be painful as it involves a urinary catheter. Currently there are no widely utilized protocols for non-topical medications to decrease pain that children feel during catheterization. OBJECTIVE To determine if intranasal (IN) fentanyl is effective at decreasing pain that children feel during catheterization of VCUG when compared with sterile water. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a double-blind randomized controlled trial, using IN fentanyl (2 microg/kg) compared to placebo (sterile water,) in children 4-8 years of age scheduled for elective VCUG in one urban pediatric tertiary center. RESULTS Using the Face Pain Score-Revised, children receiving IN fentanyl scored 2.58 (1.93-3.25 95% CI) while those receiving sterile water scored 2.86 (2.20-3.51 95% CI) showing no statistically significant difference. There were no adverse events. CONCLUSIONS Although we were unable to show a statistically significant difference between our study and control groups, we believe that this may be due to technique (positioning, delivery device) and timing of administration of IN fentanyl as well as multi-factorial causes of distress during VCUG. Future studies investigating alternative delivery techniques of IN fentanyl for analgesia during VCUG may yield more promising results.
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Brown SC, Hart G, Chastain DP, Schneeweiss S, McGrath PA. Reducing distress for children during invasive procedures: randomized clinical trial of effectiveness of the PediSedate. Paediatr Anaesth 2009; 19:725-31. [PMID: 19624359 DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2009.03076.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Procedural pain control remains problematic for young children, especially during anxiety-causing procedures for which children should not be deeply sedated. The PediSedate was designed to address this problem by delivering nitrous oxide in oxygen through a simple nosepiece, combined with an interactive video component, so that children can use attention and distraction with drug delivery. OBJECTIVES We conducted a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the PediSedate for reducing children's behavioral distress in comparison with standard care in the emergency department. Secondary objectives were to assess children's acceptance, cooperation, and pain. METHODS Thirty-six children, aged 3-9 years old, who required invasive procedures associated with high levels of anxiety and low levels of pain such as sutures, IVs, and lumbar punctures were randomized to receive either the standard care or the PediSedate. The primary outcome was children's distress (observational scale of behavioral distress) that was monitored before and during the procedure. RESULTS Children randomized to the PediSedate group had significantly less distress during invasive procedures (mean = 1.8, sd = 3.2) than children receiving standard care (mean = 9.3, SD = 5.6; anova, P < 0.0001). Also, children in the PediSedate group were more cooperative [chi(2)(1) = 22.05, P < 0.0001] and fewer children reported pain [chi(2)(1) = 14.45, P < 0.001]. CONCLUSIONS Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of nitrous oxide sedation alone for minimizing pain and distress during invasive procedures. We have found that delivering nitrous oxide sedation via a system combined with an interactive video component is also effective. Further studies should determine which factors are dominant and determine the specific failure rate for this delivery system in comparison with other systems.
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- Stephen C Brown
- Department of Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
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Leahy S, Kennedy RM, Hesselgrave J, Gurwitch K, Barkey M, Millar TF. On the front lines: lessons learned in implementing multidisciplinary peripheral venous access pain-management programs in pediatric hospitals. Pediatrics 2008; 122 Suppl 3:S161-70. [PMID: 18978010 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1055i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Venipuncture and intravenous cannulation are among the most common and widespread medical procedures performed on children today. Therefore, effective treatment of venous access pain can benefit from an integrated systems approach that enlists multiple players in the health care system. By using case studies that analyze this issue from the perspective of the nurse, the physician, the pharmacist, and the child life specialist, this article illustrates how multidisciplinary programs designed to manage needle pain have been developed successfully in several institutions. Common themes that arise from these case studies include the importance of a multidisciplinary evidence-based approach to advocate change; a system-wide protocol for the administration of local anesthetics; convenient access to topical local anesthetics; department and hospital-wide support for educational efforts, including training in nonpharmacologic techniques used by child life specialists; and ongoing quantification of the overall success of any program. Implementation of these strategies can result in significant improvements in the pediatric venous access experience.
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- Sarah Leahy
- Center for Pain Relief, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1124 Mayfield Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, USA.
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MacLean S, Obispo J, Young KD. The gap between pediatric emergency department procedural pain management treatments available and actual practice. Pediatr Emerg Care 2007; 23:87-93. [PMID: 17351407 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the spectrum of procedures performed and the pain management methods used in our pediatric emergency department. METHODS Encounter records were retrospectively reviewed for all patients presenting to our pediatric emergency department, a stand-alone pediatric department with 20,000 patient visits per year, located in an urban, public teaching hospital, between March and June 2004. Data collected included patient demographics, provider type, procedures performed, and pharmacological pain management methods documented used. For intravenous catheter placement, the time lag between order and placement was noted. RESULTS There were 1727 procedures performed in 1210 patients (18% of the total 6545 patients seen). Few to no patients undergoing venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, fingersticks, intramuscular or subcutaneous injections, urethral catheterization, or nasogastric tube placement received pain management. The median time between order and placement of intravenous catheters was 30 minutes. Nearly all patients undergoing fracture reductions received procedural sedation with ketamine, and most of the lacerations repaired with sutures and nail avulsions received injected local anesthetic. Pain management of abscess incision and drainage and lumbar punctures was more variable. For lumbar punctures, of the patients aged 4 months or younger with a procedure note written, only 29% (7/24) had pain management documented versus 85% (22/26) of those aged 1 year or older (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Several minor painful procedures are commonly performed in the emergency department without pharmacological pain management. There remains a gap between what we know to be effective, easily implemented pain management strategies, and what is actually practiced. We must work to close this gap.
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- Steven MacLean
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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Coté CJ, Wilson S. Guidelines for monitoring and management of pediatric patients during and after sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: an update. Pediatrics 2006; 118:2587-602. [PMID: 17142550 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2006-2780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 476] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The safe sedation of children for procedures requires a systematic approach that includes the following: no administration of sedating medication without the safety net of medical supervision; careful presedation evaluation for underlying medical or surgical conditions that would place the child at increased risk from sedating medications; appropriate fasting for elective procedures and a balance between depth of sedation and risk for those who are unable to fast because of the urgent nature of the procedure; a focused airway examination for large tonsils or anatomic airway abnormalities that might increase the potential for airway obstruction; a clear understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of the medications used for sedation, as well as an appreciation for drug interactions; appropriate training and skills in airway management to allow rescue of the patient; age- and size-appropriate equipment for airway management and venous access; appropriate medications and reversal agents; sufficient numbers of people to carry out the procedure and monitor the patient; appropriate physiologic monitoring during and after the procedure; a properly equipped and staffed recovery area; recovery to presedation level of consciousness before discharge from medical supervision; and appropriate discharge instructions. This report was developed through a collaborative effort of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to offer pediatric providers updated information and guidance in delivering safe sedation to children.
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Borland M, Jacobs I, King B, O'Brien D. A randomized controlled trial comparing intranasal fentanyl to intravenous morphine for managing acute pain in children in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med 2006; 49:335-40. [PMID: 17067720 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2006.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2006] [Revised: 05/31/2006] [Accepted: 06/08/2006] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE We compare the efficacy of intranasal fentanyl versus intravenous morphine in a pediatric population presenting to an emergency department (ED) with acute long-bone fractures. METHODS We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial in a tertiary pediatric ED between September 2001 and January 2005. A convenience sample of children aged 7 to 15 years with clinically deformed closed long-bone fractures was included to receive either active intravenous morphine (10 mg/mL) and intranasal placebo or active intranasal concentrated fentanyl (150 microg/mL) and intravenous placebo. Exclusion criteria were narcotic analgesia within 4 hours of arrival, significant head injury, allergy to opiates, nasal blockage, or inability to perform pain scoring. Pain scores were rated by using a 100-mm visual analog scale at 0, 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes. Routine clinical observations and adverse events were recorded. RESULTS Sixty-seven children were enrolled (mean age 10.9 years [SD 2.4]). Fractures were radius or ulna 53 (79.1%), humerus 9 (13.4%), tibia or fibula 4 (6.0%), and femur 1 (1.5%). Thirty-four children received intravenous (i.v.) morphine and 33 received intranasal fentanyl. Statistically significant differences in visual analog scale scores were not observed between the 2 treatment arms either preanalgesia or at 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes postanalgesia (P=.333). At 10 minutes, the difference in mean visual analog scale between the morphine and fentanyl groups was -5 mm (95% confidence interval -16 to 7 mm). Reductions in combined pain scores occurred at 5 minutes (20 mm; P=.000), 10 minutes (4 mm; P=.012), and 20 minutes (8 mm; P=.000) postanalgesia. The mean total INF dose was 1.7 microg/kg, and the mean total i.v. morphine dose was 0.11 mg/kg. There were no serious adverse events. CONCLUSION Intranasal fentanyl delivered as 150 microg/mL at a dose of 1.7 microg/kg was shown to be an effective analgesic in children aged 7 to 15 years presenting to an ED with an acute fracture when compared to intravenous morphine at 0.1 mg/kg.
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- Meredith Borland
- Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Subiaco, WA, Australia.
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- Quaisar Razzaq
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Borsook D, Becerra L, Carlezon WA, Shaw M, Renshaw P, Elman I, Levine J. Reward-aversion circuitry in analgesia and pain: implications for psychiatric disorders. Eur J Pain 2006; 11:7-20. [PMID: 16495096 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2005] [Revised: 11/16/2005] [Accepted: 12/13/2005] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Sensory and emotional systems normally interact in a manner that optimizes an organism's ability to survive using conscious and unconscious processing. Pain and analgesia are interpreted by the nervous system as aversive and rewarding processes that trigger specific behavioral responses. Under normal physiological conditions these processes are adaptive. However, under chronic pain conditions, functional alterations of the central nervous system frequently result in maladaptive behaviors. In this review, we examine: (a) the interactions between sensory and emotional systems involved in processing pain and analgesia in the physiological state; (b) the role of reward/aversion circuitry in pain and analgesia; and (c) the role of alterations in reward/aversion circuitry in the development of chronic pain and co-morbid psychiatric disorders. These underlying features have implications for understanding the neurobiology of functional illnesses such as depression and anxiety and for the development and evaluation of novel therapeutic interventions.
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- David Borsook
- PAIN Group, Department of Psychiatry, Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Belmont MA 02748, United States.
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Taddio A, Soin HK, Schuh S, Koren G, Scolnik D. Liposomal lidocaine to improve procedural success rates and reduce procedural pain among children: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2005; 172:1691-5. [PMID: 15967972 PMCID: PMC1150261 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.045316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Historically, children have been undertreated for their pain, and they continue to undergo painful cutaneous procedures without analgesics. A new topical anesthetic, liposomal lidocaine 4% cream (Maxilene, RGR Pharma, Windsor, Ont.), has become available. It has pharmacologic properties that are superior to other topical anesthetics, including an onset of action of only 30 minutes. We sought to determine the success rate of cannulation, analgesic effectiveness, procedure duration and rate of adverse skin reactions when liposomal lidocaine is used before intravenous cannulation of children. METHODS In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, children aged 1 month to 17 years received liposomal lidocaine or placebo before cannulation. Success on first cannulation attempt was recorded, and, among children 5 years and older, pain was evaluated before and after the attempt by the child, parents and research assistant using a validated measure (Faces Pain Scale-Revised). For children younger than 5 years, pain was evaluated by the parents and research assistant only. The total duration of the procedure and adverse skin reactions were also recorded. RESULTS Baseline characteristics did not differ (p > 0.05) between children who received liposomal lidocaine (n = 69) and those who received placebo (n = 73). Cannulation on the first attempt was achieved in 74% of children who received liposomal lidocaine compared with 55% of those who received placebo (p = 0.03). Among children 5 years of age and older (n = 67), lower mean pain scores during cannulation were reported by those receiving liposomal lidocaine (p = 0.01). Similarly, lower mean pain scores during cannulation were reported by the parents and research assistant for all children who received liposomal lidocaine than for all those who received placebo (p < 0.001). The mean total procedure duration was shorter with liposomal lidocaine (6.7 v. 8.5 minutes; p = 0.04). The incidence of transient dermal changes was 23% in both groups (p = 1.0). CONCLUSIONS Use of liposomal lidocaine was associated with a higher intravenous cannulation success rate, less pain, shorter total procedure time and minor dermal changes among children undergoing cannulation. Its routine use for painful cutaneous procedures should be considered whenever feasible.
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- Anna Taddio
- The Department of Pharmacy and the Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont
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Noguchi KK, Nemmers B, Farber NB. Age has a similar influence on the susceptibility to NMDA antagonist-induced neurodegeneration in most brain regions. BRAIN RESEARCH. DEVELOPMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH 2005; 158:82-91. [PMID: 16038987 DOI: 10.1016/j.devbrainres.2005.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2005] [Revised: 06/09/2005] [Accepted: 06/12/2005] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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NMDA antagonists are of potential therapeutic benefit for several conditions. However, their ability to produce neurotoxicity and psychosis has hampered their clinical use. A better understanding of these side effects and the mechanism underlying them could result in their safer use and in improving our understanding of psychotic illnesses. By disinhibiting certain multisynaptic circuits, moderate doses of NMDA antagonists produce reversible neurotoxicity in the retrosplenial cortex in rats older than 1 month. Higher doses of these same agents result in the death of neurons in the retrosplenial cortex and several other brain regions. It is unknown whether susceptibility to this irreversible neurodegeneration has a similar age dependency profile. We, therefore, examined the sensitivity of rats of various ages (PND20-60) to the irreversible neurodegenerative effect of the selective NMDA antagonist, MK-801. Quantification of the severity of neurodegeneration with stereology revealed that the retrosplenial cortex, induseum griseum, and dentate gyrus had decreasing amounts of damage with decreasing age and onset of sensitivity around PND30. The piriform cortex also displayed a decreased amount of degeneration in younger age groups. However, a low level of degeneration continued to occur in the posterior piriform cortex in the PND20-25 animals. The stage of degeneration appeared to be more advanced, suggesting that these neurons were dying by a different mechanism. We conclude that for most neuronal populations, susceptibility to the irreversible and reversible neurodegenerative effects of NMDA antagonists has a similar age dependency profile, consistent with the proposal that the same disinhibitory mechanism underlies both neurotoxicities.
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- Kevin K Noguchi
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, Campus Box 8134, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110-1093, USA
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Over the past 25 years, pediatric emergency medicine research and literature have progressively augmented our knowledge of safe and effective pediatric pain management strategies. Yet there is still much more we need to do to understand the painful experiences of children, and to develop optimal safe ways of addressing their needs within the context of a busy pediatric emergency department (ED). In this article, the authors review the history of ED pediatric pain management and sedation, discuss special considerations in pediatric pain assessment and management, review various pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods of alleviating pain and anxiety, and present ideas to improve the culture of the pediatric ED, so that it can achieve the goal of becoming pain-free.
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- Beverly H Bauman
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Sciences University, CDW-EM, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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Pain measurement and relief is complex and should be a priority for prehospital providers and supervisors. The literature continues to prove that we are poor pain relievers, despite the high prevalence of pain in the out-of-hospital patient population. Lack of education and research, along with agent availability, controlled substance regulation, and many myths given credence by health care providers, hinder our ability to achieve adequate pain assessment and treatment in the prehospital setting. Protocols must be established to help guide providers through proper acknowledgment, measurement, and treatment for prehospital pain. Nonpharmacologic therapies must also be taught and reinforced as important adjuncts to pain management. Finally, formation of quality improvement pain programs that evaluate patient outcomes and provider practice patterns will help EMS systems understand the pain management process and outline areas for improvement. Only through emphasis on pain education, research, protocol and program monitoring development will the quality of pain assessment and management in the prehospital setting improve.
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- John G McManus
- Army Institute of Surgical Research, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78201, USA.
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Johnston CC, Bournaki MC, Gagnon AJ, Pepler CJ, Bourgault P. Self-reported pain intensity and associated distress in children aged 4-18 years on admission, discharge, and one-week follow up to emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Care 2005; 21:342-6. [PMID: 15874821 DOI: 10.1097/01.pec.0000159067.09573.f1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Pain is the most common complaint among children presenting to the Emergency Department (ED), yet it is poorly managed. Although the poor management of pain has been documented, no studies have simultaneously determined the distress caused by the presenting pain nor have children been followed after the ED visit to determine whether the pain and distress have resolved. The purpose of this study was to describe pain intensity, distress from pain, and treatment of pain in children presenting to the ED and to follow them 1 week later to describe resolution of their pain. METHODS A survey design with follow up of patients identified with pain in 2 urban university-affiliated pediatric EDs with children between ages 4 and 18 (N = 533). Measures used included the Coloured Analogue Scale (CAS) for both pain and distress related to pain, mobility problems related to pain, and interference with activities of daily living due to pain. Chart reviews were conducted for documentation of pain assessment and analgesic administration and prescription at discharge. RESULTS Half of the children presenting were experiencing pain due to musculoskeletal injury and two-thirds of the pain problems had an onset within 48 hours of presentation to the ED. Mean pain intensity on admission was 5.2 (SD 2.3) and at discharge was 4.1 (SD 2.7), however, 22% had worsening of pain and for 26%, the pain remained the same. On admission, 12.8% reported pain intensity 8/10 or more but 23% reported distress levels 8/10 or more. Only 39% received analgesics during the visit and 11% were given a prescription for analgesics at discharge. Children (n = 104) were reached 1 week following discharge from ED and only 5% were reporting pain of 4/10 or more but, of those reporting any pain at all, 34% reported distress from their pain of 4/10 or more. CONCLUSIONS A greater proportion of children report high intensity of distress from pain than of pain intensity itself when in the ED. Only a small proportion of children received analgesics during the visit to the ED and only slightly more on discharge. Although pain seems to resolve by 1 week, distress is less likely to have resolved. More attention needs to be paid both to pain children are experiencing in the ED and equally to the accompanying distress.
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This review investigates the use of ketamine for paediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department.
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- M C Howes
- Emergency Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston PR2 9HT, UK.
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Pain is subjective. The pain response is individual and is learned through social learning and experience. Early pain experiences may play a particularly important role in shaping an individual's pain responses. Painful medical procedures such as immunizations, venipunctures and dental care, and minor emergency department procedures such as laceration repair, compose a significant portion of the average child's experience with painful events. Inadequate relief of pain and distress during childhood painful medical procedures may have long-term negative effects on future pain tolerance and pain responses. This article reviews the evidence for long-term negative effects of inadequately treated procedural pain, the determinants of an individual's pain response, tools to assess pain in children, and interventions to reduce procedural pain and distress. Future research directions and a model for conceptualizing and studying pediatric procedural pain are proposed.
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- Kelly D Young
- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Baxter AL, Welch JC, Burke BL, Isaacman DJ. Pain, position, and stylet styles: infant lumbar puncture practices of pediatric emergency attending physicians. Pediatr Emerg Care 2004; 20:816-20. [PMID: 15572969 DOI: 10.1097/01.pec.0000148030.99339.fe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Lumbar punctures (LPs) are common emergency department (ED) procedures. Few pediatric studies exist to define training, guide practice, or indicate preferred methods for infants. While pain control is recommended, no recent studies indicate prevalence of analgesic use since the advent of topical anesthetics. We surveyed academic pediatric ED physicians to assess training and technique preferences and to highlight pain control usage. METHODS A total of 398 physicians were randomly selected from the 621 e-mail accessible members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Questions concerning physician training, analgesia, and technique were either sent by regular mail or via e-mail link to a Web-based survey. RESULTS Of 359 deliverable surveys, there were 188 physician responses (52.4%) with differential response rates by survey format [58 e-mail (36%) and 130 regular mail responses (66%); P < 0.05]. Almost a third will advance the needle without the stylet in place. Two-thirds of physicians do not routinely use analgesia for neonatal LPs. Those using pain control were trained more recently (median 12 years vs. 15 years postresidency; P = 0.04). Analgesia use was the most common practice changed since residency. CONCLUSIONS Analgesia is underused for infant LPs. Advancing the needle without a stylet is not uncommon. Response rate to regular mail surveys was much higher.
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- Amy L Baxter
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, TX 75235, USA.
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Whether a component of a disease process, the result of acute injury, or a product of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, pain should be relieved and stress should be decreased for pediatric patients. Control of pain and stress for children who enter into the emergency medical system, from the prehospital arena to the emergency department, is a vital component of emergency care. Any barriers that prevent appropriate and timely administration of analgesia to the child who requires emergency medical treatment should be eliminated. Although more research and innovation are needed, every opportunity should be taken to use available methods of pain control. A systematic approach to pain management and anxiolysis, including staff education and protocol development, can have a positive effect on providing comfort to children in the emergency setting.
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Kennedy RM, Luhmann JD, Luhmann SJ. Emergency department management of pain and anxiety related to orthopedic fracture care: a guide to analgesic techniques and procedural sedation in children. Paediatr Drugs 2004; 6:11-31. [PMID: 14969567 DOI: 10.2165/00148581-200406010-00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Orthopedic fractures and joint dislocations are among the most painful pediatric emergencies. Safe and effective management of fracture-related pain and anxiety in the emergency department reduces patient distress during initial evaluation and often allows definitive management of the fracture. No consensus exists on which pharmacologic regimens for procedural sedation/analgesia are safest and most effective. For some children, control of fracture pain is the primary goal, whereas for others, relief from anxiety is an additionally important objective. Furthermore, strategies for the management of fracture pain may vary by fracture location and patient characteristics; thus, no single regimen is likely to provide the best means of analgesia and anxiolysis for all patients. Effective analgesia can be provided by local or regional anesthesia, such as hematoma, Bier, or nerve blocks. Alternatively, induction of deep sedation with analgesic agents such as ketamine or fentanyl, often combined with sedative-anxiolytic agents such as midazolam, may be used to manage distress associated with fracture reduction. A combination of local anesthesia with moderate sedation, for example nitrous oxide, is another attractive option.
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- Robert M Kennedy
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, St Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63110-1077, USA.
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Treston G. Prolonged pre-procedure fasting time is unnecessary when using titrated intravenous ketamine for paediatric procedural sedation. Emerg Med Australas 2004; 16:145-50. [PMID: 15239730 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2004.00583.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Paediatric procedural sedation (PPS) is a common procedure in most general EDs. Many departmental guidelines suggest mandatory fasting times for children undergoing PPS, in an attempt to decrease the incidence of postoperative vomiting and (theoretically) aspiration pneumonitis, despite there being little or no evidence in the literature to support these mandatory fasting times. OBJECTIVES To prospectively address the relationship between preprocedure fasting time and intraprocedure or postprocedure vomiting in children aged 1-12 years undergoing procedural sedation with intravenous ketamine in the ED. METHODS From January 1999 to May 2000 all children presenting to the Royal Darwin Hospital Emergency Department with a condition requiring ketamine PPS were enrolled for data collection after parental consent was obtained. Titrated intravenous ketamine was administered via protocol. Prospective ED procedural sedation data collection forms of 272 consecutive cases of titrated intravenous ketamine sedation were reviewed. RESULTS Fasting time was accurately recorded on 257 (95%) data collection forms. There was no intraprocedure vomiting. Overall rate of postprocedure vomiting was 13.9%. No statistically significant association between decreased fasting time and increased incidence of vomiting was found. In fact, there was a trend towards increased incidence of vomiting with increased fasting time (P = 0.08). The rate of vomiting of those children fasted 3 h or greater preprocedure (20/127 or 15.8%) was over twice the rate of those fasted less than 1 hour (2/30 or 6.6%). Incidence of vomiting was significantly associated with increasing age (P = 0.0007). No clinically evident aspiration pneumonitis occurred. CONCLUSION Prolonged preprocedure fasting time did not reduce the incidence of postprocedure vomiting in this case series; to the contrary there was a increased incidence of vomiting with longer fasting times (P = 0.08). There was an increase in postprocedure vomiting with increasing age of the patients.
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- Greg Treston
- Emergency Department, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
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