Burn pain management in children

Burn injuries present complex management problems that are exacerbated by t he pain and suffering associated with burns. This pain commands primary con sideration in the treatment plan, and the goal should be to achieve the lea st rain possible. This article describes strategies for assessing children' s pain and for treating pain with a combination of pharmacologic and comple mentary therapies. An experienced interdisciplinary team is essential to su ccessful pain management.