Pain evaluation in preterm infants using skin conductance algesimeter
Ahmed, Mansoor Mostafa, Saleh Pore, Padmaja Maiden, Jane Reynolds, Tim
Ahmed, Mansoor
Mostafa, Saleh
Pore, Padmaja
Maiden, Jane
Reynolds, Tim
Abstract
Pain asessment is a challenge in patients who are unable to communicate verbally, e.g. neonates. Consequently, they may receive less effective analgesic treatment. Visual, behavioural and physiological pain scales are used clinically but they are not always reliable, especially in premature infants. Some studies have been published on the reliability and efficacy of a Skin Conductance Algesimeter (SCA) in monitoring pain in infants. However, the data is limited by small sample size and lack of utility in specific situations such as in ventilated children and during potentially painful procedures.
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2015-10
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Medical Research Archives 2015 2 (1)