Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine
Better Care for Children in Pain.

A 9 year old female had an epidural placement for postoperative analgesia after osteosarcoma resection and reconstruction of the left leg. The epidural placement required multiple attempts by resident and attending. Patient reported on POD 1 that she is not able to sit up without 8/10 pain described as in the occipital location, dull, and constant. Orthopedic surgery wants to mobilize her early. What are your treatment options?

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