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

Pain Management of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Patient - handout

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This presentation discusses the pain management of pediatric orthopaedic patients, with a focus on open fractures. It emphasizes the importance of prompt and appropriate pain management in these patients. The presentation also highlights the differences between adult and pediatric patients in terms of drug metabolism and the need for individualized pain management strategies. It discusses the different types of pediatric orthopaedic injuries and the associated non-ortho injuries. The presentation also includes information on compartment syndrome, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. It provides case examples and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention in cases of compartment syndrome. The presentation also discusses the various pain management options, including opioids, NSAIDs, gabapentin, and cryotherapy. It highlights the potential risks and benefits of each option and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to pain management. The presentation also touches on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) strategies and the role of child life specialists in pain management. In the section on open fractures, the presentation discusses the classification of open fractures and the importance of proper wound evaluation and antibiotic administration. It also provides recommendations for the timing of surgical debridement and the use of antibiotics in the management of open fractures. The presentation concludes by summarizing key points and highlighting the need for prompt and appropriate pain management in pediatric orthopaedic patients.

Keywords

pain management

pediatric orthopaedic patients

open fractures

compartment syndrome

drug metabolism

individualized strategies

non-ortho injuries

multimodal approach

child life specialists

wound evaluation