Neuropathic Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: The Hidden Side of the Vaso-Occlusive Crisis.

The majority of hospitalizations of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are related to painful vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs). Although the pain of VOC is classically nociceptive, neuropathic pain (NP) has also been demonstrated in SCD patients. The aim of our study is to specify the prevalence of NP during VOCs in SCD children using a dedicated scale and to measure its characteristics.

Assessment of a short hypnosis in a paediatric operating room in reducing postoperative pain and anxiety: A randomised study.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the impact of a short hypnotic session on postoperative anxiety and pain in major orthopaedic surgery.

Background: Despite specific information given before a scheduled paediatric surgery, perioperative anxiety can become important.

Design: Randomised Clinical Study.

[Perception and assessment of pain by caregiver and adolescent with sickle cell disease: The impact of the patient's anxiety].

Pain is the main symptom in sickle cell disease and is a major issue in its management. Its complexity often makes assessment difficult for both patients and caregivers. This study looks for a link between anxiety in children with sickle cell disease at the beginning of their hospital stay and the difficulties experienced by caregivers to assess their pain.