Does My Child Need Painkillers After Surgery?
July 10, 2020
The safest way to manage pain for children or teens after surgery is to use the lowest dose or pain relief method for the shortest amount of time.
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Long COVID in Kids: A Path to Recovery
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A new study finds that patients’ mental health and quality of life change as they grow to adulthood.
Program Shortens ICU Stays By 57% After Pediatric Liver Transplant
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Spotting Long COVID Symptoms in Children
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Unlike COVID-19, there is no simple diagnostic test for long COVID. Doctors instead look at a child’s symptoms, as well as past exposure to the virus.
Reducing Use of Opioids Following Appendectomy
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Ten pediatric hospitals have collaborated on a study to safely decrease opioid use after the surgical procedure.