Perioperative methadone for posterior spinal fusion in adolescents: Results from a double-blind randomized-controlled trial.

Background: Posterior spinal fusion is the most common surgical procedure performed for correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in the United States. Intraoperative methadone has been shown to improve pain control in adult patients undergoing complex spine surgery, and current pediatric studies show encouraging results; however, prospective randomized-controlled trials are lacking in the pediatric literature.

Aims: We conducted a single-center double-blind randomized-controlled trial to compare intraoperative use of methadone to morphine in pediatric patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion.

Wisconsin's COVID-19 Safer-at-Home Order: Perspectives on Pain, Stress, and Functioning From Pediatric Patients With Chronic Pain.

Background: Given that enforced quarantine is associated with psychological distress, our objective was to understand factors that either helped or harmed pediatric chronic pain patients during Wisconsin's 2020 safer-at-home quarantine.

Methods: We reviewed the electronic medical records of 145 pediatric chronic pain patients seen at the Jane B. Pettit Pain and Headache Center, Children's Wisconsin, between April 1 and July 30, 2020.

Use of Aromatherapy for Pediatric Surgical Patients.

Background: Children having surgery experience distress from a myriad of sources. Aromatherapy may present an opportunity to promote a healing environment and decrease distress for children following surgery.

Aim: Evidence regarding the use of aromatherapy with children is growing.

Pediatric healthcare professionals' perceptions, knowledge, and use of essential oils.

Objectives: Complementary and Integrative Medicines (CIM) are widely used by adults and children. Despite this, studies have shown that Healthcare Professionals' (HCPs) views about CIM vary. Because underlying knowledge, perceptions and biases may influence HCPs' acceptance of a new aromatherapy program, the investigators sought to assess HCPs' views regarding aromatherapy before implementing an aromatherapy program in a pediatric hospital.