Recommendations for Acute Pain Treatment and Procedural Pain and Sedation Management for Pediatric Patients

Common medical procedures used to assess and treat children can cause significant pain and distress. Before initiating any non-emergent procedure in pediatric trauma patients, please take a moment to try and optimize pain and sedation management. Below are two links with recommendations and suggestions on how to approach pain and sedation management in pediatric patients before procedures. Of note, NM does not have all of the recommended drugs/products available on formulary. Please discuss with pharmacy if there are any questions regarding drug choice and dosage prior to use.  

1. Pediatric Education and Advocacy (PEAK): Bottom Line Recommendations: Pain Treatment
2. Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Bottom Line Recommendations: Procedural Pain
3. Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Bottom Line Recommendations: Procedural Sedation

Date Created: March, 2025