For more resources related to pediatric pain, please visit the pain treatment and procedural pain sections of the TREKK evidence repository.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections
Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.
Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.
Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.
Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Topical analgesia for acute otitis media
Foxlee R, Johansson A, Wejfalk J, Dawkins J, Dooley L, Del Mar C.
Foxlee R, Johansson A, Wejfalk J, Dawkins J, Dooley L, Del Mar C.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of topical analgesia for AOM.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of topical analgesia for AOM.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Hydromorphone for acute and chronic pain
Quigley C
Quigley C
OBJECTIVES: This review explores and assesses the evidence for the efficacy of hydromorphone in the management of pain.
OBJECTIVES: This review explores and assesses the evidence for the efficacy of hydromorphone in the management of pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Oral morphine for cancer pain
Wiffen PJ, Wee B, Moore RA
Wiffen PJ, Wee B, Moore RA
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of oral morphine in relieving cancer pain, and assess the incidence and severity of adverse effects.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of oral morphine in relieving cancer pain, and assess the incidence and severity of adverse effects.
Cochrane Systematic Review: EMLA and Amethocaine for reduction of children's pain associated with needle insertion
Lander JA, Weltman BJ, So SS
Lander JA, Weltman BJ, So SS
OBJECTIVES: To compare the topical anaesthetics amethocaine and an eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA) in terms of anaesthetic efficacy, ease of needle insertion and adverse events when used for intravenous cannulation and venipuncture in children.
OBJECTIVES: To compare the topical anaesthetics amethocaine and an eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA) in terms of anaesthetic efficacy, ease of needle insertion and adverse events when used for intravenous cannulation and venipuncture in children.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Local anaesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome
Stanton TR, Wand BM, Carr DB, Birklein F, Wasner GL, O'Connell NE
Stanton TR, Wand BM, Carr DB, Birklein F, Wasner GL, O'Connell NE
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of LASB for the treatment of pain in CRPS and to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects of the procedure.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of LASB for the treatment of pain in CRPS and to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects of the procedure.
Cochrane Systematic Review: NSAIDS or paracetamol, alone or combined with opioids, for cancer pain
McNicol E, Strassels SA, Goudas L, Lau J, Carr DB
McNicol E, Strassels SA, Goudas L, Lau J, Carr DB
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of NSAIDs, alone or combined with opioids, for the treatment of cancer pain.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of NSAIDs, alone or combined with opioids, for the treatment of cancer pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Topical anaesthetics for repair of dermal laceration
Eidelman A, Weiss JM, Baldwin CL, Enu IK, McNicol ED, Carr DB
Eidelman A, Weiss JM, Baldwin CL, Enu IK, McNicol ED, Carr DB
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of infiltrated local anaesthetics with those of topical local anaesthetics for repair of dermal lacerations and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various single or multi-component topical anaesthetics to identify cocaine-free topically applied local anaesthetics that may provide equivalent analgesia to those containing cocaine.
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of infiltrated local anaesthetics with those of topical local anaesthetics for repair of dermal lacerations and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various single or multi-component topical anaesthetics to identify cocaine-free topically applied local anaesthetics that may provide equivalent analgesia to those containing cocaine.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Non-pharmacological management of infant and young child procedural pain
Pillai Riddell RR, Racine NM, Turcotte K, Uman LS, Horton RE, Din Osmun L, Ahola Kohut S, Hillgrove Stuart J, Stevens B, Gerwitz-Stern A
Pillai Riddell RR, Racine NM, Turcotte K, Uman LS, Horton RE, Din Osmun L, A...
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for infant and child (up to three years) acute pain, excluding breastmilk, sucrose, and music. Analyses accounted for infant age (preterm, neonate, older) and pain response (pain reactivity, pain-related regulation).
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for infant and child (up to three years) acute pain, excluding breastmilk, sucrose, and music. Analyses accounted for infant age (preterm, neonate, older) and pain response (pain reactivity, pain-related regulation).
Cochrane Systematic Review: Pharmacologic interventions for treating phantom limb pain
Alviar MJ, Hale T, Dungca M
Alviar MJ, Hale T, Dungca M
OBJECTIVES: This review aims to summarize the evidence of effectiveness of pharmacologic interventions in treating PLP.
OBJECTIVES: This review aims to summarize the evidence of effectiveness of pharmacologic interventions in treating PLP.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Adjusting the pH of lidocaine for reducing pain on injection
Cepeda MS, Tzortzopoulou A, Thackrey M, Hudcova J, Arora Gandhi P, Schumann R
Cepeda MS, Tzortzopoulou A, Thackrey M, Hudcova J, Arora Gandhi P, Schumann R
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to determine if adjusting the pH of lidocaine had any effect on pain resulting from non-intravascular injections in adults and children. We tested the hypothesis that adjusting the pH of lidocaine solution to a level closer to the physiologic pH reduces this pain.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to determine if adjusting the pH of lidocaine had any effect on pain resulting from non-intravascular injections in adults and children. We tested the hypothesis that adjusting the pH of lidocaine solution to a level closer to the physiologic pH reduces this pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia for preventing chronic pain after surgery
Andreae MH, Andreae DA
Andreae MH, Andreae DA
OBJECTIVES: To compare local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for the prevention of persistent pain six or 12 months after surgery.
OBJECTIVES: To compare local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for the prevention of persistent pain six or 12 months after surgery.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea
Smith CA, Zhu X, He L, Song J
Smith CA, Zhu X, He L, Song J
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea when compared with a placebo, no treatment, or conventional medical treatment (for example oral contraceptives and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs)).
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea when compared with a placebo, no treatment, or conventional medical treatment (for example oral contraceptives and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs)).
Cochrane Systematic Review: Oxcarbazepine for neuropathic pain
Zhou M, Chen N, He L, Yang M, Zhu C, Wu F
Zhou M, Chen N, He L, Yang M, Zhu C, Wu F
OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefits and harms of oxcarbazepine for different forms of neuropathic pain.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefits and harms of oxcarbazepine for different forms of neuropathic pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise
Bleakley C, McDonough S, Gardner E, Baxter GD, Hopkins JT, Davison GW
Bleakley C, McDonough S, Gardner E, Baxter GD, Hopkins JT, Davison GW
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of cold-water immersion in the management of muscle soreness after exercise.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of cold-water immersion in the management of muscle soreness after exercise.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Sweet-tasting solutions for needle-related procedural pain in infants one month to one year of age
Kassab M, Foster JP, Foureur M, Fowler C
Kassab M, Foster JP, Foureur M, Fowler C
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of sweet-tasting solutions for needle-related procedural pain in infants one month to one year of age compared with no treatment, placebo, other sweet-tasting solutions, or pharmacological or other non-pharmacological pain-relieving methods.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of sweet-tasting solutions for needle-related procedural pain in infants one month to one year of age compared with no treatment, placebo, other sweet-tasting solutions, or pharmacological or other non-pharmacological pain-relieving methods.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain
Almeida MO, Silva BN, Andriolo RB, Atallah AN, Peccin MS
Almeida MO, Silva BN, Andriolo RB, Atallah AN, Peccin MS
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Diclofenac for acute pain in children
Standing JF, Savage I, Pritchard D, Waddington M
Standing JF, Savage I, Pritchard D, Waddington M
OBJECTIVES: 1) Assess the efficacy of diclofenac for acute pain in children. 2) Assess the safety of diclofenac for short-term use in children. 3) Identify gaps in the evidence to direct future research.
OBJECTIVES: 1) Assess the efficacy of diclofenac for acute pain in children. 2) Assess the safety of diclofenac for short-term use in children. 3) Identify gaps in the evidence to direct future research.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections
Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.
Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.
Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.
Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Topical analgesia for acute otitis media
Foxlee R, Johansson A, Wejfalk J, Dawkins J, Dooley L, Del Mar C.
Foxlee R, Johansson A, Wejfalk J, Dawkins J, Dooley L, Del Mar C.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of topical analgesia for AOM.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of topical analgesia for AOM.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Hydromorphone for acute and chronic pain
Quigley C
Quigley C
OBJECTIVES: This review explores and assesses the evidence for the efficacy of hydromorphone in the management of pain.
OBJECTIVES: This review explores and assesses the evidence for the efficacy of hydromorphone in the management of pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Oral morphine for cancer pain
Wiffen PJ, Wee B, Moore RA
Wiffen PJ, Wee B, Moore RA
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of oral morphine in relieving cancer pain, and assess the incidence and severity of adverse effects.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of oral morphine in relieving cancer pain, and assess the incidence and severity of adverse effects.
Cochrane Systematic Review: EMLA and Amethocaine for reduction of children's pain associated with needle insertion
Lander JA, Weltman BJ, So SS
Lander JA, Weltman BJ, So SS
OBJECTIVES: To compare the topical anaesthetics amethocaine and an eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA) in terms of anaesthetic efficacy, ease of needle insertion and adverse events when used for intravenous cannulation and venipuncture in children.
OBJECTIVES: To compare the topical anaesthetics amethocaine and an eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA) in terms of anaesthetic efficacy, ease of needle insertion and adverse events when used for intravenous cannulation and venipuncture in children.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Local anaesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome
Stanton TR, Wand BM, Carr DB, Birklein F, Wasner GL, O'Connell NE
Stanton TR, Wand BM, Carr DB, Birklein F, Wasner GL, O'Connell NE
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of LASB for the treatment of pain in CRPS and to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects of the procedure.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of LASB for the treatment of pain in CRPS and to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects of the procedure.
Cochrane Systematic Review: NSAIDS or paracetamol, alone or combined with opioids, for cancer pain
McNicol E, Strassels SA, Goudas L, Lau J, Carr DB
McNicol E, Strassels SA, Goudas L, Lau J, Carr DB
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of NSAIDs, alone or combined with opioids, for the treatment of cancer pain.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of NSAIDs, alone or combined with opioids, for the treatment of cancer pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Topical anaesthetics for repair of dermal laceration
Eidelman A, Weiss JM, Baldwin CL, Enu IK, McNicol ED, Carr DB
Eidelman A, Weiss JM, Baldwin CL, Enu IK, McNicol ED, Carr DB
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of infiltrated local anaesthetics with those of topical local anaesthetics for repair of dermal lacerations and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various single or multi-component topical anaesthetics to identify cocaine-free topically applied local anaesthetics that may provide equivalent analgesia to those containing cocaine.
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of infiltrated local anaesthetics with those of topical local anaesthetics for repair of dermal lacerations and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various single or multi-component topical anaesthetics to identify cocaine-free topically applied local anaesthetics that may provide equivalent analgesia to those containing cocaine.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Non-pharmacological management of infant and young child procedural pain
Pillai Riddell RR, Racine NM, Turcotte K, Uman LS, Horton RE, Din Osmun L, Ahola Kohut S, Hillgrove Stuart J, Stevens B, Gerwitz-Stern A
Pillai Riddell RR, Racine NM, Turcotte K, Uman LS, Horton RE, Din Osmun L, A...
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for infant and child (up to three years) acute pain, excluding breastmilk, sucrose, and music. Analyses accounted for infant age (preterm, neonate, older) and pain response (pain reactivity, pain-related regulation).
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for infant and child (up to three years) acute pain, excluding breastmilk, sucrose, and music. Analyses accounted for infant age (preterm, neonate, older) and pain response (pain reactivity, pain-related regulation).
Cochrane Systematic Review: Pharmacologic interventions for treating phantom limb pain
Alviar MJ, Hale T, Dungca M
Alviar MJ, Hale T, Dungca M
OBJECTIVES: This review aims to summarize the evidence of effectiveness of pharmacologic interventions in treating PLP.
OBJECTIVES: This review aims to summarize the evidence of effectiveness of pharmacologic interventions in treating PLP.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Adjusting the pH of lidocaine for reducing pain on injection
Cepeda MS, Tzortzopoulou A, Thackrey M, Hudcova J, Arora Gandhi P, Schumann R
Cepeda MS, Tzortzopoulou A, Thackrey M, Hudcova J, Arora Gandhi P, Schumann R
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to determine if adjusting the pH of lidocaine had any effect on pain resulting from non-intravascular injections in adults and children. We tested the hypothesis that adjusting the pH of lidocaine solution to a level closer to the physiologic pH reduces this pain.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to determine if adjusting the pH of lidocaine had any effect on pain resulting from non-intravascular injections in adults and children. We tested the hypothesis that adjusting the pH of lidocaine solution to a level closer to the physiologic pH reduces this pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia for preventing chronic pain after surgery
Andreae MH, Andreae DA
Andreae MH, Andreae DA
OBJECTIVES: To compare local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for the prevention of persistent pain six or 12 months after surgery.
OBJECTIVES: To compare local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for the prevention of persistent pain six or 12 months after surgery.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea
Smith CA, Zhu X, He L, Song J
Smith CA, Zhu X, He L, Song J
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea when compared with a placebo, no treatment, or conventional medical treatment (for example oral contraceptives and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs)).
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea when compared with a placebo, no treatment, or conventional medical treatment (for example oral contraceptives and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs)).
Cochrane Systematic Review: Oxcarbazepine for neuropathic pain
Zhou M, Chen N, He L, Yang M, Zhu C, Wu F
Zhou M, Chen N, He L, Yang M, Zhu C, Wu F
OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefits and harms of oxcarbazepine for different forms of neuropathic pain.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefits and harms of oxcarbazepine for different forms of neuropathic pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise
Bleakley C, McDonough S, Gardner E, Baxter GD, Hopkins JT, Davison GW
Bleakley C, McDonough S, Gardner E, Baxter GD, Hopkins JT, Davison GW
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of cold-water immersion in the management of muscle soreness after exercise.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of cold-water immersion in the management of muscle soreness after exercise.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Sweet-tasting solutions for needle-related procedural pain in infants one month to one year of age
Kassab M, Foster JP, Foureur M, Fowler C
Kassab M, Foster JP, Foureur M, Fowler C
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of sweet-tasting solutions for needle-related procedural pain in infants one month to one year of age compared with no treatment, placebo, other sweet-tasting solutions, or pharmacological or other non-pharmacological pain-relieving methods.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of sweet-tasting solutions for needle-related procedural pain in infants one month to one year of age compared with no treatment, placebo, other sweet-tasting solutions, or pharmacological or other non-pharmacological pain-relieving methods.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain
Almeida MO, Silva BN, Andriolo RB, Atallah AN, Peccin MS
Almeida MO, Silva BN, Andriolo RB, Atallah AN, Peccin MS
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of conservative interventions for treating exercise-related musculotendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain.
Cochrane Systematic Review: Diclofenac for acute pain in children
Standing JF, Savage I, Pritchard D, Waddington M
Standing JF, Savage I, Pritchard D, Waddington M
OBJECTIVES: 1) Assess the efficacy of diclofenac for acute pain in children. 2) Assess the safety of diclofenac for short-term use in children. 3) Identify gaps in the evidence to direct future research.
OBJECTIVES: 1) Assess the efficacy of diclofenac for acute pain in children. 2) Assess the safety of diclofenac for short-term use in children. 3) Identify gaps in the evidence to direct future research.