Multidisciplinary Pain Management for Pediatric Patients with Acute and Chronic Pain: A Foundational Treatment Approach When Prescribing Opioids
Opioid therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for acute procedural and postoperative pain and is regularly prescribed for severe and debilitating chronic pain conditions. Although beneficial for many patients, opioid therapy may have side effects, limited efficacy, and potential negative outcomes....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Children |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/6/2/33 |