What are the Challenges in Managing Neonatal Pain?
Several challenges complicate the effective management of neonatal pain:
- Lack of Standardization: Variability in pain assessment tools and management protocols across different healthcare facilities. - Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Differences in drug metabolism and effects in neonates compared to older children and adults. - Risk of Over- or Under-treatment: Balancing the need for adequate pain relief with the potential risks of medication side effects.
