This toolkit summarizes best practices for prevention of opioid-related complications in children and adolescents by intervening at the point many are first introduced to them: when acute pain is treated after surgery. Providers and parents can find best practices, free educational materials, and sharable resources in this toolkit.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS:
FOR FAMILIES
- How Can I Prepare for My Child’s Surgery?
- Questions to Ask the Surgeon
- Over-the-Counter Medications
- Non-Medication Options
- Opioid Medications
Cite this work:
OPEN: Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network. (2022). Pediatric Surgical Pain Management Toolkit. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.56137/OPEN.000080