Pediatric Pain Management Guidelines

Pediatric pain management guidelines provide healthcare providers with strategies to assess and treat pain in children effectively and safely. They emphasize the importance of accurately evaluating pain levels, considering a child's age and developmental stage, and using appropriate medications and non-drug methods such as comfort measures, distraction, and relaxation techniques. The goal is to minimize pain and distress while avoiding unnecessary side effects. These guidelines promote a patient-centered approach, involving parents or guardians, and prioritize safe practices to ensure children receive compassionate, effective care for pain from minor procedures to serious illnesses.