Managing Pain with Medication – Information for Caregivers

  • Category:

    Pain Education, Pain Treatment - Non-pharmacologic, Pain Treatment - Pharmacologic.

  • Age Range:

    Not Specified.

  • Tags:

    Family Centered Care, Local Anesthetic, Measures, Pain Education, Parent Education, Safety, Tips for parents.

  • Type of Document:

    Education for Parents/Community.

  • Type of Pain:

    Acute, Chronic, General.

  • Author:

    Canuck Place Children's Hospice

This fact sheet will help you and your child learn about using medicines (including opioids) for relieving pain.
Knowing the facts will help you manage your child’s pain with the goal of being able to continue daily activities with less pain.