| Description |
viii, 317 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-299) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Beyond Boo-Boos -- The long-term payoffs of addressing short-term pain -- How and Why Do We Feel Pain? -- Demystifying the neurobiology of this fiery signal -- Little Kids Won't Remember It Anyway, Right? -- A look back at our historical lack of pediatric pain management -- Ouch! -- Easing the sting of shots -- Scars from the NICU -- Even when wounds are not visible, they can leave their marks -- Surgeries, Minor Medical Procedures, and Hospital Visits -- How to prepare for these, and how kids remember them -- My Tummy Hurts -- The reason and the relief for a classic childhood complaint -- When the Pain Is in Your Head -- Management of frequent headaches-which should never be ignored -- Too Much Pain, No Gain -- The rise of sports injuries-and how to avoid sidelining young athletes -- Pain as a Disease State -- When the nervous system goes awry-and how to correct course -- More than Just Medication -- Multidisciplinary treatments for lessening children's suffering -- Family ties -- The power that parents have to affect a child's response to pain -- The Invisible Burden of Pain -- When stigma and bias lead to isolation and depression, social support can help -- Epilogue: Stopping the Cycle -- Preventing chronic pain in the next generation |
| Summary |
"Childhood pain is a widespread problem, yet it often goes untreated. The result can be long-term ill health. Drawing on the latest research, two leading voices on pediatric pain show parents, teachers, and medical practitioners how to help when they are needed most, attuning adults to practical strategies that make a real difference in kids' lives."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Pain in children.
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Pain -- Treatment.
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Pain -- Psychological aspects.
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Pain in children. (OCoLC)fst01050421
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Pain -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01050403
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Pain -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst01050415
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| Added Author |
Wilson, Anna C., author.
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| ISBN |
9780674185029 (cloth) |
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0674185021 (cloth) |
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