Age and pain score before gastrointestinal endoscopies in children are predictors for post procedure pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal endoscopy may be associated with pain and anxiety. Predictors for high pain scores after endoscopies in children are not known. The aim of our study was to identify risk factors for prolonged recovery and higher pain scores after gastrointestinal endoscopy in children.

Methods

All the children that were electively admitted for gastrointestinal endoscopies were included. We retrospectively collected demographic, clinical and endoscopic data as well as information on the recovery process. A numerical rating scale and the Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability Scale were used for pain scoring.

Results

During the study period (01/2016-10/2016), 284 children (median age 10.7 years, interquartile range 6.7-14.8) were recruited. In a univar

SUBMITTER: Galai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7689973 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature