New Insights into Pain Management and Sedation in Children
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatric anesthesiology; perioperative and pain medicine; pediatric pain control; pediatric regional anesthesia
Interests: pediatric anesthesiology; congenital cardiac anesthesia; regional anesthesia; acute pain management; airway management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pain management and sedation in pediatric patients have evolved significantly over the past two decades, driven by advancements in pharmacology and technology, as well as a deeper understanding of developmental physiology. Despite progress, gaps remain in optimizing safe, effective, and equitable care across clinical settings.
This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative approaches and evidence-based strategies that are shaping the future of pediatric pain and sedation. We seek contributions that offer new perspectives, emerging techniques, and interdisciplinary solutions, including translational research, quality improvement, and health equity initiatives.
We welcome original research, systematic reviews, clinical trials, implementation science, and expert perspectives. Submissions should reflect cutting-edge science and be relevant to clinical practice in anesthesiology, critical care, pain medicine, or perioperative services.
Prof. Dr. Chris Darrel Glover
Dr. Amod A. Sawardekar
Dr. Nihar Patel
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- pediatric pain
- sedation
- multimodal analgesia
- non-pharmacologic interventions
- regional anesthesia
- pediatric anesthesiology
- patient-centered care
- neurodevelopment
- procedural anxiety
- quality improvement
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