Acute Pain Resources
It might sound fancy, but acute pain is really simple: it’s the pain that happens when we have some sort of injury that tells us ‘HEY YOU! YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION!"
It’s your body’s handy way of letting you know something may be wrong. Whether it’s surgery, or a broken bone, or a burn, there are some things you can and should do to help yourself and kids feel better and more in control.
Good General Information
Digital Tool
Pain Champions Guide for Parents
Learn all you need to know about how to manage needle pain and anxiety through this interactive tech tool.
Downloads
Understanding Pain Handout
Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.
What parents can do
Digital Tool
Pain Champions Guide for Parents
Learn all you need to know about how to manage needle pain and anxiety through this interactive tech tool.
Video
Be The Boss Of Your Brain
Learn how to manage pain during medical procedures with this video from Stanford Children's Health.
Video
Built to Empower: Pain Management Tools for All
Dr. Jody Thomas talks about how the Meg Foundation's freely available resources and tools are designed to empower kids, families, and adults to better manage their pain experience.
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