Temperament: a variable in children's pain management |
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Authors: | M R Wallace |
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Abstract: | Young children undergoing similar surgical procedures vary greatly in their need for analgesics. The influence of temperament on pain management differences in hospitalized 3- to 7-year-old children was examined. Variation in the number of analgesic medications administered was attributed to the impact of the child's individual behavioral style. A child's temperament should be considered when pain management is planned. |
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