Pain Management of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Patient-Pain Management of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Patient

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Video Summary

The video is a webinar on the topic of pain management of a pediatric orthopedic patient. Dr. Brian Scannell from Charlotte, North Carolina is the presenter. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and discusses the pain management of pediatric patients with orthopedic injuries. He talks about his background and medical training, as well as his clinical interests in trauma, spine, hip dislocations, and lower extremity injuries. He emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, including the use of non-opioid medications such as NSAIDs, physical interventions like ice therapy, and cognitive strategies such as distraction techniques. He also discusses the controversy surrounding the use of opioids and the risk of addiction in pediatric patients. The video concludes with a discussion on the management of open fractures in pediatric patients, including the use of antibiotics and the timing of surgical intervention. Overall, the video highlights the importance of effective pain management in pediatric orthopedic patients and the need for individualized treatment plans.

Keywords

pediatric orthopedic patient

pain management

webinar

Dr. Brian Scannell

non-opioid medications

multidisciplinary approach

distraction techniques

open fractures

surgical intervention