Managing Your Child’s Pain After Surgery | Safe Opioid Use

Many parents wonder how to keep their child safe and comfortable after surgery. Watch our video to learn how to help manage your child or teen’s pain, including safely using opioids as needed. For more information about how HSS handles pediatric anesthesia and pain management, visit: https://www.hss.edu/pediatric-anesthe.... For more information about using opioids safely after surgery, visit: https://www.hss.edu/OpioidEducation. To learn more about how HSS is combating the opioid epidemic, visit: https://www.hss.edu/addressing-the-op.... Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Why are adolescents at risk of addiction? 0:37 Rates of Depression in Adolescents 0:47 Rates of Opioid Abuse in High Schoolers 1:10 Giving Opioids to Your Child Safely 2:18 Educating Your Child About Opioid Safety 3:08 Safely Storing and Disposing of Opioids 4:37 More Resources: Opioid Safety and Tapering