Therefore, neonates are likely more sensitive to pain than are older infants. 5 The only pathways documented to be deficient in prematures are those of the descending inhibitory controllers of pain. Interconnections with the thalamus are complete by 24 weeks, and myelination of the sensory pain tracts of the central nervous system is accomplished by 30 weeks. Synapses between spinal connections and sensory neurons are developed by the beginning of the third trimester.
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5-7 Pain Perceptionįetal neuronal connections between spinal dorsal horn cells and sensory neurons occur early in gestation and are present in the fetal skin and mucous membranes in the second trimester of pregnancy. 3,4 Barriers include misconceptions about pain perception lack of knowledge about potential long-term consequences of pain in children perceived difficulties in assessing the presence and degree of pain in children inadequate information on appropriate treatment modalities for pain and concern about potential adverse effects (AEs), including respiratory depression and addiction. 1,2 Despite guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization (WHO), current literature indicates that barriers remain to effective analgesia in hospitalized children. 1-4 Fewer than 25% of hospitalized children who reported moderate-to-severe pain received an appropriate scheduled opioid, and fewer than 33% of those prescribed as-needed opioids received their medication. 1,2 Although progress has been made in the availability of pain-assessment tools and the understanding of pain pharmacotherapy, research suggests that hospitalized children are still receiving inadequate analgesia. The prevalence of moderate-to-severe pain in hospitalized children has been reported to be between 25% and 64%.
Over the last several decades, the assessment and treatment of pain in children has become a standard of pediatric care. Studies are needed to identify optimal strategies for translating current knowledge into improved clinical practices in pediatric pain management. Additional barriers are inadequate information on appropriate treatment modalities for pain and concern about potential adverse effects. Barriers include misconceptions about pain perception, lack of knowledge about potential long-term consequences of pain in children, and perceived difficulties in assessing the presence and degree of pain in children. This suggests that these patients are still receiving inadequate analgesia. Despite improvements in and availability of pain-assessment tools and increased awareness of pharmacotherapeutic factors, the pain reported by hospitalized children has not decreased. ABSTRACT: Over the last several decades, the assessment and treatment of pain in children has become a standard of pediatric care.
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