Introduction to Treatment of Pain with Opioid Medication

This course teaches a clinical approach to treating pediatric patients' pain with opioid medications through a risk/benefit analysis. It covers the development of pain perception in children, opioid properties, prescribing, and pain assessment. The teaching method includes a lecture format with chapters focusing on terminology, opioid properties, prescribing, and pain assessment. The course is intended for healthcare clinicians caring for critically ill children, aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills in pain management with opioids.