Morphine Infusion
A morphine infusion is a pain relieving medicine your child receives continuously through a pump. Tamariki (children) usually have it after an operation. They can also have it for other reasons.
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Epidural Analgesia
An epidural is a very effective method of pain control used both during and after major surgery to the chest, tummy and legs.Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
PCA stands for patient controlled analgesia. A PCA pump is a device that allows your child to give themselves a pre-set amount of pain medicine (usually morphine), as needed, by pressing a hand-held button.Painful Procedures & Operations - How Can Parents Help?
As a parent or caregiver, you know your child best. You can help staff to help your child cope with the procedure or surgery.Children's Pain - The Facts
Parents are often the best judges of their child's pain. Listen to what they tell you and watch what they do. If worried or in doubt about your child's pain, talk to your usual health professional or if you are in hospital, a nurse or doctor.Nightmares & Night Terrors
Nightmares are bad dreams that are usually related to worries your child may have. Night terrors happen when tamariki (children) are only partly aroused or woken from deep sleep. They can be very frightening for parents and carers.
