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Resources On the Web

Oucher Pain Scales (not a U.S. government website). The Oucher is a poster showing photographs of children making faces in pain next to a ten-point scale. Choosing a face and a number helps children ages 1-12 who are in pain, to communicate their discomfort level to the nurse or doctor responsible for his or her assessment and management.

The Cleveland Clinic (not a U.S. government website). This website covers treating pain in children, pain measurement in children, and considerations when using drugs to treat pain in children.

The National Pain Foundation (not a U.S. government website). The website discusses the psychological factors related to chronic pain in children and adolescents.

American Academy of Pain Management (not a U.S. government website). The American Academy of Pain Management is an inclusive, interdisciplinary organization serving clinicians who treat people with pain through education, setting standards of care, and advocacy. This website contains publications, CME courses, and information on how to locate a pain professional.

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