Klin Farmakol Farm. 2024;38(4):150-155 | DOI: 10.36290/far.2024.023

Comprehensive pain management in pediatric burn patients: combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches

Júlia Bartková1, 2, Ema Knezovičová2, Katarína Kentošová3, Anička Príbojová2, Barbora Karoľová2
1 Klinika popálenín a plastickej chirurgie, Fakultní nemocnice, Brno
2 Lekárska fakulta Masarykovej univerzity, Brno
3 Univerzita v Aberdeen, Fakulta medicíny a stomatológie, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, Škótsko

Pain management in pediatric burn patients requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. This article provides an overview of specific pharmacological medications used in the treatment of burn-related pain, with a focus on their dosages and safety profiles. Opioid analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and paracetamol play a key role in effective pain control. Additionally, the importance of non-pharmacological methods, such as virtual reality, music therapy, aromatherapy, and distraction techniques, is emphasized for improving overall treatment outcomes. The article highlights the significance of combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to achieve better pain management, reduce the need for high drug doses, and minimize the risk of side effects.

Keywords: pain management, pediatric burns, opioids, analgesics, non-pharmacological methods.

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Bartková J, Knezovičová E, Kentošová K, Príbojová A, Karoľová B. Comprehensive pain management in pediatric burn patients: combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Klin Farmakol Farm. 2024;38(4):150-155. doi: 10.36290/far.2024.023.
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