Pediatrics : Guided imagery
Guided imagery Assist the child in an imaginary experience Including as many senses as possible (e.g., “feel the cool breezes,” “see the beautiful colors,” “hear the pleasant music”). Have the child describe the details and write down or record scripts Encourage child to concentrate only on the pleasurable event during the painful time; enhance the […]
Pediatrics : Appropriate routes
Appropriate routes Oral Nursing actions Route is preferred due to convenience, cost, and ability to maintain steady blood levels Take 1 to 2 hr to reach peak analgesic effects. Oral medications are not suited for children experiencing pain that requires rapid relief or pain that is fluctuating in nature Topical/transdermal Nursing actions Lidocaine and prilocaine […]