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Nonpharmacological Methods for Relieving Procedural Pain
Nonpharmacological interventions include approaches
to pain management that do not involve medications. They are non-invasive
strategies that increase comfort, improve coping and give children
a sense of control. Either alone or in conjunction with pain medication,
these strategies are proven successful for the reduction of pain
and the associated anxiety. In an attempt to offer Family Centered
Care, these techniques further promote parental involvement and
satisfaction. Nonpharmacological techniques are very safe and easily
accessible by all members of the health care team.
Suggested modalities:
Art, Play, & Music
Breastfeeding
Choices & Control
Deep Breathing
Deep Pressure and Massage
Distraction
Environment
Guided Imagery
Medical Play
Non-nutritive Sucking
Positioning
Post Procedural Comforting
Parental Involvement
Preparation
Relaxation
Skin to Skin Contact
Swaddling
Warm Packs
Methods chosed depend upon developmental age of child
and the preference of that child and family.At BMC we have Distraction Boxes in the inpatient
treatment rooms. they contain suitable materials for infants through
adolescents. Sample materials include: rattles, board books, toys
that spin or make noise, balls to squeeze, pinwheels, glitter wands
and books for school aged children.
For
more information:
PainFree Pediatrics
Boston Medical Center
91 East Concord Street
Maternity Building, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
617-414-7899 (phone)
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