Pain management

Our philosophy at Children's Memorial is to make sure that all patients are given the best level of pain relief that safely can be provided. Medication and/or other pain management techniques should be used to keep pain away and stop pain before it gets worse.

Learn valuable techniques here for helping your child manage pain.

However, it is important for you to know your child may experience pain. The doctors and nurses caring for your child will help relieve that pain by prescribing a pain medicine, or give advice on medications available at drug stores. Please ask about this if you need more information on keeping your child comfortable.

Child Life specialists are available in the hospital to help your child cope with pain or to help you develop techniques with your child prior to a procedure to manage pain. Contact Child Life at 773.880.3761 to discuss this option.

As the parent, you can best recognize when your child is in pain. We rely on you to help us know about your child's pain and how well we are treating it. Please call your doctor's office or the location of the procedure if you need assistance in relieving your child's pain.

  • Lincoln Park: 773.880.4229
  • Glenview: Please call the physician who performed the surgery/procedure with any questions regarding your child's pain
  • Westchester: 708.836.4853 (or call the physician who performed the surgery/procedure)