Problemi speciali
Dolori senza dottori: la gestione del dolore nei bambini con gravi deficit cognitivi
Pain management in children with severe cognitive impairments
Marta Massaro1, Giuliana Pisciotta1, Patrizia Vallon2, Egidio Barbi3, Alessandro Ventura1
1Clinica Pediatrica, Università di Trieste
2Anestesia e Rianimazione, 3Pronto Soccorso Pediatrico, IRCCS Pediatrico “Burlo Garofolo”, Trieste
Maggio 2012 - pagg. 307 -313
Abstract
Pain is a frequent and relevant problem in children with severe cognitive impairments, but
it is often underrated and therefore undertreated. A good pain management for these
patients requires the use of specific validated pain scales, in order to detect its presence
and level. Also, it is important to treat the chronic conditions (such as spasticity, gastrooesofageal
reflux, constipation, osteopenia) that can represent important causes of pain,
and to prevent procedural pain, since these children are frequently exposed to invasive
medical procedures.
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