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Sedation and Analgesia During Pediatric Burn Dressing Change: A Survey of American Burn Association Centers.
Journal of Burn Care & Research : Official Publication of the American Burn Association 2019 April 27
Sedation practices for pediatric burn patients during dressing changes vary between institutions and providers. To better understand the current trends in pediatric sedation practice, a survey was conducted among the members of the American Burn Association (ABA). Questions asked about nonoperating room sedation and analgesia practices for burn patients (ages 0-17) having dressing changes in the intensive care unit, inpatient unit, and outpatient clinics. ABA members providing sedation for pediatric patients undergoing burn dressing changes are diverse. Physician respondents included surgeons, critical care intensivists, and anesthesiologists. Others included physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, and sedation credentialed nurses. Opioids for pain control were prescribed by 100% of respondents, but use of adjuvant nonopioid analgesics was utilized <50% of the time. Benzodiazepines and ketamine were prescribed more than twice as often as other sedatives. Many noted that up to 50% of children did not have adequately controlled anxiety and pain with initial sedation plans, and escalation of care was needed to complete dressing changes. Self-reported adverse events were infrequent. In outpatient settings, benzodiazepines, ketamine, oral opioids, and topical lidocaine were used frequently, as were nonpharmacologic methods of distraction and comfort. Sedation in pediatric burn patients is challenging. Responses highlighted areas for improvement regarding pain control during dressing changes and increasing use of multimodal analgesia. Commonly used medications including opioids, benzodiazepine, and ketamine are well established in the treatment of burn patients, as are nonpharmacologic methods. A collaborative effort among institutions is needed to formulate practice guidelines for sedation during burn dressing changes.
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