Naslov
Measuring neonatal pain during procedures in the intensive care unit

Autori
Pukljak Iričanin, Zrinka ; Perković, Lada ; Martinec Ivana ; Bilić, Morana ; Havelka–Meštrović, Ana

Izvornik
Psychology & Health, Abstracts book

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, ostali članci/prilozi

Godina
2009

Ključne riječi
NIPS ; pain intensity ; preterm neonates ; term neonates

Sažetak
Objective: to asses pain intensity during three invasive procedures in the neonatal intensive care unit ; to compare term and preterm neonates in behaioral response to pain. Methods: NIPS score of 20 term and 20 preterm neonates in the Intensive Care Unit was recorded during aspiration of upper respiratory tract, venipuncture and insertion of orogastic sonde. Results: The highest mean NIps value in term neonates group was for venipuncture, while in preterm neonates group it was for aspiration of upper respiratory tract. Signitficant difference (p<0.01) was found between term and preterm neonates group for mean intensity during venipuncture. Conclusion: Term and preterm neonates differ in their responses to painful procedures during their stay in Intensive Care Unit. NIPS is suitable instrument for neonatal pain evaluation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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