Non-Pharmacological Pain Management How Child Life can Help in the Treatment Room
Why is Pain Management Important? Gives the child resources to cope during a procedure Decreases the need for sedatives during a procedure Decreases the hospital stay after a procedure
Techniques Child Life Specialists use non- pharmacological pain management every day. I.V. Starts Blood Draws Bone Marrows Dressing Changes
Developmental Levels Infant Toddler Pre-School School-Age Teen
Infants Music Touch Pacifier Swaddling Primary Caregiver
Toddlers Bubbles Pop-Up Books Music Glitter Wand Familiar Toys Primary Caregiver Present
Preschool Familiar Toys Bubbles Music Look and Find Books Glitter Wand
School Age Squeeze Ball Look and Find Books Kaleidoscope Music Knowledge of Procedure Guided Imagery Deep Breathing
Adolescent / Teen Music Hand-held game Knowledge of Procedure Deep Breathing
How Child Life Can Help in the Treatment Room Child Life Specialists are trained to help children cope with painful procedures. Child Life Specialists have a background in child development. Child Life can utilizes these different toys or tools to help the child effectively cope with pain.