Prevention and management of pain and stress in the neonate
Author(s) -
Denise Harrison,
Mariana Bueno,
Jessica Reszel
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
research and reports in neonatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-9935
DOI - 10.2147/rrn.s52378
Subject(s) - medicine , breastfeeding , sequela , pain management , neonatal nursing , nursing , pediatrics , neonatal intensive care unit , physical therapy , psychiatry
This statement is intended for health care professionals caring for neonates (preterm to one month of age). The objectives of this statement are to: increase awareness that neonates experience pain; provide a physiological basis for neonatal pain and stress assessment and management by health care professionals; make recommendations for reduced exposure of the neonate to noxious stimuli and to minimize associated adverse outcomes; and recommend effective and safe interventions that relieve pain and stress.
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