The Management of Postoperative Craniotomy Pain in Pediatric Patients
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Cancer, Neurology, Women's Studies, Epilepsy |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Oncology, Other, Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 18 |
| Updated: | 12/13/2017 |
| Start Date: | August 2011 |
| End Date: | June 2013 |
The Management of Postoperative Craniotomy Pain in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
The purpose of this prospective, clinical observational trial is to assess the incidence of
pain (and analgesia), methods of pain assessment (and by whom), prescribed analgesics,
methods of analgesic delivery, and patient/parent satisfaction in patients undergoing
craniotomy surgery at three major children's hospitals (Boston Children's Hospital,
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children's Center Johns Hopkins Hospital) in the
United States.
pain (and analgesia), methods of pain assessment (and by whom), prescribed analgesics,
methods of analgesic delivery, and patient/parent satisfaction in patients undergoing
craniotomy surgery at three major children's hospitals (Boston Children's Hospital,
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children's Center Johns Hopkins Hospital) in the
United States.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pediatric patients 0-18 years, who are scheduled to undergo craniotomy surgery for any
reason (e.g., brain tumor, epilepsy surgery, craniofacial reconstruction) at either
the Boston Children's Hospital, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, or the
Children's Center of the Johns Hopkins Hospital will be eligible for enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who remain intubated after surgery. Additionally, we will exclude patients
who are allergic to opioids or who have a history of substance abuse
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