Overview of Patho-Physiology and Assessment of Acute Post Operative Pain in Pediatrics Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

Abstract

Children may suffer mild to severe pain from a vast array of encounters during the perioperative or postoperative period. Pain is a protective sensation that acts as an early warning system designed to minimize tissue damage, which is the positive aspect of pain. On the other end of the spectrum, negative characteristics have both an immediate impact on the well-being of a child and may result in long term detrimental consequences. Nevertheless, latter results in prolonged stimulation and pathological alterations to the peripheral or central nervous system (CNS) is brought about by untreated or inadequately managed pain. In spite of the known presence of pain in children, epidemiological studies demonstrate the continued lack of adequate pain management in this population. Gaining an understanding of the pathophysiology of pain and how to apply age-appropriate pain assessment tools will help to create targeted pain treatment plans that promote the implementation of successful pain management strategies and improved pain control in children. The aim of the current study to review the patho-physiology and assessment of acute post-operative pain in children undergoing inguinal hernia repair.