title: Skin surgery in children: local anaesthesia and sedation techniques.
abstract: In the past, procedural pain control in young children was undertreated as it was incorrectly alleged that their neuronal pain pathways were undeveloped. However, it is now recognised that even neonates are able to experience pain. Moreover, intensely painful physical experiences in childhood can have persisting physiological and psychological consequences. Therefore, the management of acute pain is essential. In this paper, the authors provide an in-depth discussion regarding the anaesthetic options for paediatric patients undergoing dermatological surgery.
authors.affiliation: National University of Singapore, Singapore.
authors.forename: Li-Fang
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Yeo
authors.forename: Lawrence F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Eichenfield
authors.forename: Yuin-Chew
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives