Pain management is the comprehensive approach to preventing, assessing, and treating pain in newborns and infants. In neonates, this involves both pharmacological treatments (medications) and non-pharmacological strategies (such as swaddling or sucrose) to minimize distress from medical procedures and conditions. Effective pain management is considered a standard of care to prevent long-term physiological and neurodevelopmental consequences, as untreated pain in infants can have lasting effects on their development and well-being.
Pain Management
Written by
Michael S. Porter
and Reviewed by
Eric C. Nordby
Michael S. Porter
and Reviewed by
Eric C. Nordby