Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine
Better Care for Children in Pain

The Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine (SPPM) aims to advance the quality of anesthesia care and the alleviation of pain-related conditions in children.

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OCTOBER 2024 QUESTION OF THE MONTH

A 16-year-old nulliparous female presents to the pain clinic for discussion of pain management options around placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. She has seen the videos on TikTok1 and is anxious about the potential discomfort during the procedure. She has no significant medical history and is not currently taking any medications. Vital signs are stable.  Which of the following is the most effective analgesic technique for pain relief during the procedure?

A.  No pain management required
B.  Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
C.  Paracervical block
D.  Pre-procedure anxiolytic

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SEPTEMBER 2024 POLL OF THE MONTH

A 9-year-old otherwise healthy male presents with 2-week history of severe post-prandial pain and starvation ketosis from decreased PO intake. He has never had this occur before and has no history of GI problems. Per his parents he is not an anxious child. A CT-angiography of abdomen shows mild narrowing at trunk of celiac artery suggestive of possible median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS). MALS ultrasound is unequivocal. EGD and biopsies were normal. Remaining work-up has been unrevealing. Surgery is requesting a celiac plexus block for MALS. Which of the following would you likely choose:
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