Hypnosis:Induction of an altered state of consciousness, wherein the child
is suggestible to alterations of sensation and perception. Examples:
the child with CPRS may imagine herself turning off a pain switch
to reduce sensation in an affected limb.
Massage and
touch:Application of
touch or force to soft tissues, usually without causing movement
or change in joint position. Examples: Rubbing the site of a needle
injection, stroking/ kneading sore muscles.
Mental imagery:A multisensory representation of experience. Examples: Having
children imagine themselves in a pleasant place doing some thing
they really like to do, involving as many senses as possible in
the image.
Music therapy:Use of music to modify mood and distract the child from pain.
Examples: having the child sing a song or listen to favorite music.
Play therapy:Use of play to desensitize or educate a child about their plan
and painful medical procedures. Examples: Play with medical props
supervised by a play therapist or child life specialist.
Relaxation:Techniques that reduce the stress response and produce feelings
of mental calmness, usually involving a repetitive stimulus. Examples:
Progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, autogenics.
TENS:Use of electrical stimulation that can be applied to the skin
at different rates and intensities, to relieve pain. Examples:
Positioning of TENS unit over muscle in spasm.
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