Efficacy and Tolerance of Lidocaine 5% Patches in Neuropathic Pain and Pain Related to Vaso-occlusive Sickle Cell Crises in Children: A Prospective Multicenter Clinical Study.

Background: The management of neuropathic pain and pain related to bone vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease remains challenging in children. Lidocaine 5% patches are recommended in adults for neuropathic pain treatment, but they are not recommended in children. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and tolerance of lidocaine 5% patches in pediatric inpatients.

Management of drooling in children with cerebral palsy: A French survey.

Aim: To characterise children with cerebral palsy (CP) and pathological drooling in France, and to describe care pathways, assessment and treatment.

Method: A transversal, observational, descriptive survey of the practices and opinions of 400 health professionals potentially involved in the care of children with CP, was carried out nationally across France in 2013.

Results: The response rate was 36%.