Painful diagnostic and therapeutic interventions

Background. There are many modes to prevent pain during minor surgical proc edures or painful interventions. Therapy. Besides mental preparation and support there are various effective locoregionalanalgetic and sedative regimens from (analgo-)sedation to tota l anaesthesia adequate for age. Conclusions. If safety rules are followed and medical indication is adequat e, the presented regimens are safe and effective tools with respect to stre ss prevention in the discussed field.