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Cochrane, PubMed, and Google scholar databases were searched for relevant literature. Owing to the novel status of COVID-19 with limited literature, we included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies, case series and case reports in the descending order of consideration. Articles in languages other than English, abstract only articles and non-scientific commentaries were excluded. The Primary outcome was evaluation of pain related symptoms and best strategies for their management. Our review revealed that a multidisciplinary approach starting from non-pharmacological techniques like drinking plenty of water, removing triggers like inadequate sleep, specific foods and psychotherapy including distraction, comfort and cognitive behavioural strategies should be used. Pharmacological approaches like acetaminophen, NSAIDS, spasmolytics etc. can be used if non-pharmacological therapy is inadequate. As per the current strength of evidence, acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be safely administered for pain management in children with COVID-19. Undertreated pain is a significant contributor to increased morbidity and poor prognosis. Integration of evidence based non-pharmacotherapies in the multidisciplinary pain management will contribute towards improved functioning, early recovery and better quality care for pediatric patients suffering from COVID.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/sja.sja_635_20","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2021,1,4]],"date-time":"2021-01-04T09:46:36Z","timestamp":1609753596000},"page":"33-39","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":6,"title":["Pain management in COVID-19 pediatric patients\u2014An evidence- based review"],"prefix":"10.4103","volume":"15","author":[{"given":"Priyanka","family":"Mishra","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Anupama","family":"Tomar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ajit","family":"Kumar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Amborish","family":"Nath","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Suresh K.","family":"Sharma","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Girish Kumar","family":"Singh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"276","reference":[{"key":"R1-6-20240909","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"113","DOI":"10.1017\/S1466252318000117","article-title":"Bovine-like coronaviruses in domestic and wild ruminants","volume":"19","author":"Amer","year":"2018","journal-title":"Anim Health Res Rev"},{"key":"R2-6-20240909","first-page":"712","article-title":"Epidemiological Characteristics of 2143 Pediatric Patients with Coronavirus Disease in China","volume":"58","author":"Dong","year":"2020","journal-title":"Pediatrics"},{"key":"R3-6-20240909","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1701","DOI":"10.1016\/S0140-6736(03)13364-8","article-title":"Clinical presentations and outcome of severe acute respiratory syndrome in children","volume":"361","author":"Hon","year":"2003","journal-title":"Lancet"},{"key":"R4-6-20240909","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"279","DOI":"10.1097\/01.PCC.0000077079.42302.81","article-title":"Severe acute respiratory syndrome in children: Experience in a regional hospital in Hong Kong","volume":"4","author":"Chiu","year":"2003","journal-title":"Pediatr Crit Care Med"},{"key":"R5-6-20240909","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"261","DOI":"10.1542\/peds.112.4.e261","article-title":"Other members of the hospital for sick children SARS investigation team. 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