Non-Pharmacological Pain Management How Child Life can Help in the Treatment Room.
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Non-Pharmacological Pain Management
How Child Life can Help in the Treatment Room
Why is Pain Management Important?
Gives the child resources to cope during a procedure
Decreases the need for sedatives during a procedure
Decreases the hospital stay after a procedure
Techniques
Child Life Specialists use non-pharmacological pain management every day. I.V. Starts Blood Draws Bone Marrows Dressing Changes
Developmental Levels
Infant Toddler Pre-School School-Age Teen
Infants
Music Touch Pacifier Swaddling Primary Caregiver
Toddlers
Bubbles Pop-Up Books Music Glitter Wand Familiar Toys Primary Caregiver
Present
Preschool
Familiar Toys Bubbles Music Look and Find Books Glitter Wand
School Age
Squeeze Ball Look and Find Books Kaleidoscope Music Knowledge of
Procedure Guided Imagery Deep Breathing
Adolescent / Teen
Music Hand-held game Knowledge of
Procedure Deep Breathing
How Child Life Can Help in the Treatment Room
Child Life Specialists are trained to help children cope with painful procedures.
Child Life Specialists have a background in child development.
Child Life can utilizes these different toys or tools to help the child effectively cope with pain.