Pediatric cancer pain
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Introduction 345 The etiology of tumor-related pain 345 The epidemiology of cancer pain in pediatrics 346 Breakthrough cancer pain in children 346 Nonpharmacological methods of pain control in children with cancer 346 Pharmacological management of cancer pain in children 347 Anesthetic approaches to pain management 354 Terminal sedation 354 Tolerance, physical dependence, addiction 354 References 355
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