Abstract
Pain management for children during bone marrow and stem cell transplantation is a significant clinical challenge for the health care team. Pain management strategies vary by institution. This paper reports on the use of a pediatric pain management service and patient- and caregiver-controlled analgesia for children undergoing transplant. This 2-year retrospective chart review examined the pain management practices and outcomes of children undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants in a large urban teaching hospital during 2008 and 2009. We concluded that patient- and caregiver-controlled analgesia is a well-tolerated modality for pain control during hospitalization for transplantation at this institution.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 156-162 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Pain Management Nursing |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing