The article aims to highlight the challenges in recognising and treating pain in children with severe neurological impairment, suggest some basic considerations when evaluating pain, and explore some of the research currently being done.
Olson, L. 2016. Assessment and management of pain and irritability in children with severe neurological impairment. CHiPPS E-Journal: Pain Management with Children, November, Issue 45 p 26 - 29.
Available at http://www.nhpco.org/sites/default/files/public/ChiPPS/ChiPPS_e-journal_Issue-45.pdf