Stay Alert for Mishaps With Pain Meds in Kids

June 2025

Managing analgesics in pediatric patients can be a pain.

Many healthcare providers report difficulty in identifying the type and severity of pain in kids...and when and how to use opioids.

Plus mishaps with pain meds tend to be deadly when they occur.

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Table of Contents

Antifungals Prevent Mix-Ups With Amphotericin B Shortages
New Drugs Watch for New Twists to Older Medications
Practice Be Aware of New Technician Certification Exam Changes
Hazardous Meds Focus on Hazardous Med Safety With USP 800
Critical Care Review Safe Sedative Dispensing in the ICU
Immunizations Help Address Vaccine Hesitancy
Pediatrics Stay Alert for Mishaps With Pain Meds in Kids
NatMed Spotlight Sort Out Claims About Cordyceps or “Caterpillar Fungus”