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.