Management of paediatric procedure-related cancer pain
Pain ReviewsPublished 1 December 1999
Christina Liossi
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This review provides a brief overview of the state of the art with regard to procedure-related pain in children, and presents some methods and strategies for assessing it and managing it effectively.
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Management of paediatric procedure-related cancer pain
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