Pediatric Pain Resources

Parents of children who become sick and need to spend time in the hospital, or have to go through a lot of doctors appointments, can become exhausted trying to deal with everything. The care for a sick child may take up so much time, money and effort that it can be hard to get the right resources for the child's problem and needs. The Internet is full of places to get help and information that is desperately needed in many cases, and can really be a big help in getting your child better fast.

Professional & Research Resources

Chronic pediatric pain is one of the hardest things for a parent to go through. Parents of children who deal with pain in childhood on a continual basis may need all the help they can get. Luckily, many research resources can be found to help them learn more about their child's disease, how they can help them, nutrition facts and more. Knowledge may be the key to helping a child get better from any illness or disease. It is also important to remember that a child has a lower threshold of pain than adults do. Because of this, a procedure that may not bother an adult will usually require pain medication for a child.

• AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics

Pediatric Pain Management Information

Parents and caregivers of sick children will need to know the most up-to-date information on managing their child's pain. There will be the issues of insurance carriers, medicines, psychological treatment, alternative treatments and more. Having as many facts as possible can help parents manage the problem a little bit better. Additionally, there are misconceptions that may cause under treatment of pain in children in certain instances. It can be hard to determine just how much pain a child is in, since many times it is difficult for them to express themselves properly.

• Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesia

• AMA - Pediatric pain management

Self Help Resources for Children and Parents

Caring for a child with pain will carry on from the doctors or hospital to home. There are many techniques and tips that can help both parents and children alone cope with various aspects of pain. Parents may also need to know how to properly administer medicine to their children.

• Net Doctor - Children and medicine

• U Health Care - Helping your child control pain

• National Network for Childcare - Sick childcare information

Every parent wants their sick child to get better as soon as possible. Having as many resources available can help speed the process along. It can also help parents learn how best to help their child cope with the pain that they may be feeling, and get them on their way to a healthier life.