A paradigm shift to balance safety and quality in pediatric pain management.

Jeffrey R Avansino; Lisa M Peters; Shellie L Stockfish; Gary A Walco

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A paradigm shift to balance safety and quality in pediatric pain management.

March 6, 2013

Avansino JR, Peters LM, Stockfish SL, et al. Pediatrics. 2013;131(3):e921-7.

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This study reports on a multidisciplinary quality improvement effort to optimize pain management in children undergoing hernia surgery and minimize adverse drug events.

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