Objective The objectives of this topical review are to (1) increase understanding of pediatric
medical traumatic stress (PMTS) in pediatric urology populations through literature …

Pain following burn injury is associated with long-term health consequences in the pediatric
population. Literature suggests nonpharmacologic treatment may provide improved pain …

Purpose It was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Buzzy and cold spray in reducing pain,
anxiety, and fear of children during venipuncture in the emergency department (ED) …

BACKGROUND Over the last decade, patient safety, which is defined as the prevention of
harm to patients, 1 has become a key priority for health care systems because of increased …

Introduction Intravenous (IV) insertions are among the most performed procedures for
children seeking medical care; they are often a painful and stressful experience for both …

Pediatric pain is challenging to assess and manage. Frequently underestimated in children,
untreated pain may have consequences including increased fear, anxiety, and …

Children can experience extreme fear when undergoing medical procedures, including
blood draws. A growing body of evidence points to the benefits of Child Life Specialists …

BACKGROUND Adequate pain control and anxiety relief during peripheral intravenous
cannula (PIV) placement improves patient, parental, and staff satisfaction and reduces …

Childhood cancer patients experience emotional hardship associated with their life-
threatening diagnoses. Interdisciplinary team members working in pediatric cancer care can …

Adequate pain management is important for successful postoperative recovery after any
surgical procedure. Unfortunately, the USA and many other parts of the world are in the …