Complementary therapies for acute pediatric pain management

Citation
Lm. Rusy et Sj. Weisman, Complementary therapies for acute pediatric pain management, PED CLIN NA, 47(3), 2000, pp. 589
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00313955 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(200006)47:3<589:CTFAPP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The management of acute pediatric pain can be accomplished using a wide var iety of interventions. Traditional therapies of oral, intravenous, and epid ural pain medication can be complimented with other therapies including cog nitive-behavioral intervention, TENS, breathing exercises, relaxation techn iques, biofeedback, hypnosis, and even acupuncture. These complementary met hods are discussed.