Moderate and deep sedation for non-invasive paediatric procedures in tertiary maternity and children's hospitals in China: a questionnaire survey from China.

Background: Moderate and deep sedation are well-established techniques in many developed countries, and several guidelines have been published. However, they have received attention in China only in recent years. The aim of this study is to investigate current paediatric sedation practices in tertiary children's hospitals and tertiary maternity and children hospitals in China.

Opioids in chronic non-cancer pain.

Introduction: The use of chronic opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain is growing and is now accepted as an effective treatment modality.

Areas Covered: Although there are guidelines and reviews for chronic opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain patients, physicians may still have concerns and be reluctant to prescribe strong opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. Common issues and concerns when prescribing opioid for chronic pain management are reviewed and discussed.