Medical Narration

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What are opioids? Opioids may be used as pain treatment, especially for moderate to severe pain, and are often used to treat pain after surgery. Opioids are a type of pain medicine that doctors prescribe for pain that cannot be fully managed with over the counter medicines. Your medical team will work with you to create a pain plan specific to your child's needs. If opioids are needed, your doctor's goal is to use the smallest dose possible to treat your child's pain.