The use of oral opioids to control children’s pain in the post-codeine era

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Document officiel de Canadian Paediatric Society (2021) sur « The use of oral opioids to control children’s pain in the post-codeine era ». Extrait officiel (langue source) : Pain is a common problem for children, and pain management comprises both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures. For moderate to severe pain, oral opioids have been a popular choice for the last few decades. Codeine has historically been the best-known oral opioid for use in children. However, availability and use of codeine have sharply declined due to safety concerns. A variety of other opioids have been used. Consultez la publication officielle pour les recommandations détaillées et leur champ d’application.

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