Pain Management Program
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The Pain Management Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides comprehensive evaluation and therapy for children with acute and chronic pain – before, during and after a surgery or procedure. Whether your child is an inpatient or outpatient, our team can help manage your child’s pain optimally and safely.
Our dedicated physicians and nurse practitioners work closely with families to address each child’s pain management needs. We evaluate each child’s pain level, develop and implement a customized pain management plan, and monitor their progress. As part of a dedicated regional anesthesia team, the Pain Management Program provides patients with cutting-edge pain management services – including epidural catheters and continuous peripheral nerve block catheters – that block some pain signals from reaching the brain.
How we serve you
Our team provides acute pain management services to infants, children and adolescents after surgery or a procedure, as well as provides chronic pain management services to patients with medical conditions that require specialized pain management. Our program works closely with the Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Program at CHOP.
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Meet your team
Our pain management and regional anesthesia teams provide cutting-edge pain management services – both in the hospital and when your child is back home. The team includes attending physicians, advanced practice nurses and a psychologist.
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Pain Management Program resources
Caring for a child with any illness or injury can be overwhelming. We have compiled health resources to help you feel more confident with the care provided to your child.
Chronic pain management service
Our Chronic Pain Management Clinic offers medication management, pain-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and biofeedback training, physical and/or occupation therapy, and complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage and yoga.
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