The Management of Postoperative Craniotomy Pain in Pediatric Patients

The Management of Postoperative Craniotomy Pain in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

The purpose of this prospective, clinical observational trial is to assess the incidence of pain (and analgesia), methods of pain assessment (and by whom), prescribed analgesics, methods of analgesic delivery, and patient/parent satisfaction in patients undergoing craniotomy surgery at three major children's hospitals (Boston Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children's Center Johns Hopkins Hospital) in the United States.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pediatric patients 0-18 years, who are scheduled to undergo craniotomy surgery for any reason (e.g., brain tumor, epilepsy surgery, craniofacial reconstruction) at either the Boston Children's Hospital, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, or the Children's Center of the Johns Hopkins Hospital will be eligible for enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who remain intubated after surgery. Additionally, we will exclude patients who are allergic to opioids or who have a history of substance abuse