Good Practice in Postoperative and Procedural Pain Management

Guide title: Good Practice in Postoperative and Procedural Pain Management

Summary: This guide contains different aspects that affect the management of psychological care compared to paediatric disease processes accompanied by pain. It offers a series of psychological strategies (guided imagination, distraction and hypnosis) to alleviate pain, reduce anxiety and contribute to better preparation for the invasive care interventions performed at these ages. It also highlights the need to use information provided by the child him or herself as a reference record.

Intended for: Healthcare personnel.

Where published: This guide can be found on the Paediatric Anaesthesia journal website (Volume 22, Supplement 1, July 2012).

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