There is so many stories and discussions about adult opioid crisis and addiction that often children are lost in this important rhetoric. In our 6th Episode of SURGUCATION, I sat down with one of my anesthesiology colleagues, Dr. Elisha Peterson, the Director of Chronic Pain Program at <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/#'>Children&apos;s National Hospital</a> to discuss post-operative pain management in children as well address concerns of many parents about prescription pain medication addiction.

How do you figure how much pain meds to give?

How do you determine what pain meds to use to prevent abuse?

How do cognitive behavior or psychological therapies reduce pain?

Are they any other way to reduce pain after surgery?

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When a child needs an operation or has a condition that requires surgery, the experience can be scary for parents and a child. Having an experienced team of doctors who are experts in pediatric surgery and can inform parents about surgical conditions and treatment can help calm everyone's fears. SURGUCATION was created to do that. Bi-weekly podcasts feature world experts in various pediatric surgical sub-specialties from Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, to inform, inspire, heal, and connect."Every parent needs a clear and concise education. They need our help and guidance to better understand their child's condition, to establish realistic goals, and to be able to navigate through the healthcare experience with the best assurance possible." MPhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCjQ-DiV0pCC8Ny8koKYodZQ