Management of pediatric pain with opioid analgesics.
We have attempted to dispel many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the use of narcotic analgesics in the treatment of childhood pain. Our hope is that an improved understanding and the application of effective, safe therapy will minimize the suffering of the child with acute or chronic pain.
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003061:Codeine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008614:Meperidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009020:Morphine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012646:Self Administration
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists; D009020:Morphine; D008614:Meperidine; D005283:Fentanyl; D003061:Codeine