Compassion, top experts & comfort

Our pediatric pain management team starts working before or at the first signs of pain in kids to ensure they are as comfortable as possible when getting care or while recovering from procedures. We involve families in the development of treatment plans to ensure personalization and use a sympathetic, child-friendly approach. This commitment to compassionate pediatric pain control has earned Advocate Children’s the distinction of being one of only eight US hospitals certified as ChildKind by ChildKind International. This global initiative recognizes healthcare facilities that have developed institution-wide, collaborative approaches for the reduction of children’s pain. Our pain management techniques include:

• IV or oral medication
• Hot and cold packs
• Guided imagery
• Deep belly breathing
• Poke plans
• Aromatherapy

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