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Amornjiraporn I, Rugsapol S, Thanasarnpaiboon P, Paes B, Kitsommart R. A comparison of the effect of procedural pain on cerebral oxygen saturation between late preterm and term infants. J Perinatol 2024:10.1038/s41372-024-01978-4. [PMID: 38789794 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-01978-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVES We prospectively compared cerebral oxygen saturation (CrSO2) and pain score changes during procedures in late preterm (LPT) versus term infants. METHODS Near-infrared spectroscopy, pulse oximetry, Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) and Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) scores were assessed and CrSO2 data analyzed. RESULTS Thirty infants in each group were evaluated. LPT infants displayed a milder significant drop in Minimum post-procedural CrSO2 and smaller Maximum-Minimum post-procedural CrSO2 disparity. CrSO2 minute changes between the groups were non-significant. Moderate correlations were observed in both groups between NIPS and Minimum post-procedural CrSO2, and a moderate correlation was found in the Maximum-Minimum post-procedural CrSO2 difference in LPT infants. No correlation between PIPP-R and CrSO2 values was noted. CONCLUSION LPT and term infants demonstrated decreased CrSO2 in response to painful procedures. Correlations between CrSO2 and PIPP-R or NIPS scores were poor to moderate, reflecting the complex nature of these associations relative to gestational age.
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- Ittichote Amornjiraporn
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Nursing Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Lim JY, Ker CJ, Lai NM, Romantsik O, Fiander M, Tan K. Dexmedetomidine for analgesia and sedation in newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 5:CD012361. [PMID: 38695625 PMCID: PMC11064761 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012361.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 agonist with minimal impact on the haemodynamic profile. It is thought to be safer than morphine or stronger opioids, which are drugs currently used for analgesia and sedation in newborn infants. Dexmedetomidine is increasingly being used in children and infants despite not being licenced for analgesia in this group. OBJECTIVES To determine the overall effectiveness and safety of dexmedetomidine for sedation and analgesia in newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation compared with other non-opioids, opioids, or placebo. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and two trial registries in September 2023. SELECTION CRITERIA We planned to include randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs evaluating the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine compared with other non-opioids, opioids, or placebo for sedation and analgesia in neonates (aged under four weeks) requiring mechanical ventilation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were level of sedation and level of analgesia. Our secondary outcomes included days on mechanical ventilation, number of infants requiring additional medication for sedation or analgesia (or both), hypotension, neonatal mortality, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. We planned to use GRADE to assess the certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We identified no eligible studies for inclusion. We identified four ongoing studies, two of which appear to be eligible for inclusion; they will compare dexmedetomidine with fentanyl in newborn infants requiring surgery. We listed the other two studies as awaiting classification pending assessment of full reports. One study will compare dexmedetomidine with morphine in asphyxiated newborns undergoing hypothermia, and the other (mixed population, age up to three years) will evaluate dexmedetomidine versus ketamine plus dexmedetomidine for echocardiography. The planned sample size of the four studies ranges from 40 to 200 neonates. Data from these studies may provide some evidence for dexmedetomidine efficacy and safety. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Despite the increasing use of dexmedetomidine, there is insufficient evidence supporting its routine use for analgesia and sedation in newborn infants on mechanical ventilation. Furthermore, data on dexmedetomidine safety are scarce, and there are no data available on its long-term effects. Future studies should address the efficacy, safety, and long-term effects of dexmedetomidine as a single drug therapy for sedation and analgesia in newborn infants.
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- Jia Yi Lim
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia
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Núñez-López I, Cid-Expósito MG, Abalo R, Serrano-Gutiérrez A, Jiménez-Fernández L, Collados-Gómez L. Content Validity of the Spanish Adaptation of the Premature Infant Pain Profile Revised. Pain Manag Nurs 2024; 25:e50-e57. [PMID: 37517874 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND To the best of our knowledge, there are no validated neonatal pain assessment scales in Spanish. Given the need for such a scale, a study was undertaken to adapt and validate the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) scale. After translation and back-translation, content validity was addressed, a crucial phase in validation studies, in which researchers examine whether the items that make up the scale represent the content that the scale is intended to assess. AIMS The aim was to provide evidence for the content validity of the Spanish adaptation of the PIPP-R scale. METHOD The study used the Delphi technique with 10 experts. Data collection was anonymous and was conducted through an online platform. It was an ad hoc survey consisting of four questions, with a five-point Likert scale for each item on the scale and for the instruction table. An item-content validity index (I-CVI) and a scale-content validity index (S-CVI) were calculated for the analysis. RESULTS After two rounds of the survey, all items exceeded an I-CVI of 0.9. The S-CVI value was 0.98 (±0.03) for the scale, and 1 for its instruction table. The kappa index yielded values indicating an excellent degree of agreement. CONCLUSIONS The Spanish version of the PIPP-R obtained a high degree of content validity according to the expert group and the Delphi technique.
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- Irene Núñez-López
- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Doce de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain; Doctor of Health Sciences Programme, International Doctoral School, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Stomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain; Nursing Research Group, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), Madrid, Spain; High Performance Research Group on Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of the Digestive Tract (NeuGut-URJC), Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), Madrid, Spain; R&D&I Unit associated with the Institute of Medicinal Chemistry (IQM), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain; Spanish Pain Society Working Group on Basic Sciences in Pain and Analgesia, Madrid, Spain; Spanish Pain Society Working Group on Cannabinoids, Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Doce de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Doce de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain; Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Biomedicine and Nursing, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Invecuid Care Research Group, Hospital 12 de Octubre Health Research Institute (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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BACKGROUND Lumbar puncture is a common invasive procedure performed in newborns for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Approximately one in two lumbar punctures fail, resulting in both short- and long-term negative consequences for the clinical management of patients. The most common positions used to perform lumbar puncture are the lateral decubitus and sitting position, and each can impact the success rate and safety of the procedure. However, it is uncertain which position best improves patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of the lateral decubitus, sitting, and prone positions for lumbar puncture in newborn infants. SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was 24 January 2023. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs involving newborn infants of postmenstrual age up to 46 weeks and 0 days, undergoing lumbar puncture for any indication, comparing different positions (i.e. lateral decubitus, sitting, and prone position) during the procedure. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. We used the fixed-effect model with risk ratio (RR) and risk difference (RD) for dichotomous data and mean difference (MD) and standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous data, with their 95% confidence intervals (CI). Our primary outcomes were successful lumbar puncture procedure at the first attempt; total number of lumbar puncture attempts; and episodes of bradycardia. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We included five studies with 1476 participants. Compared to sitting position: lateral decubitus position probably results in little to no difference in successful lumbar puncture procedure at the first attempt (RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.12; RD 0.00, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.05; I2 = 47% and 46% for RR and RD, respectively; 2 studies, 1249 infants, low-certainty evidence). None of the studies reported the total number of lumbar puncture attempts as specified in this review. Lateral decubitus position likely increases episodes of bradycardia (RR 1.72, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.76; RD 0.03, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.05; number needed to treat for an additional harmful outcome (NNTH) = 33; I2 = not applicable and 69% for RR and RD, respectively; 3 studies, 1279 infants, moderate-certainty evidence) and oxygen desaturation (RR 2.10, 95% CI 1.42 to 3.08; RD 0.06, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.09; NNTH = 17; I2 = not applicable and 96% for RR and RD, respectively; 2 studies, 1249 infants, moderate-certainty evidence). Lateral decubitus position results in little to no difference in time to perform the lumbar puncture compared to sitting position (I2 = not applicable; 2 studies; 1102 infants; high-certainty evidence; in one of the study median and IQR to report time to perform the lumbar puncture were 8 (5-13) and 8 (5-12) in the lateral and sitting position, respectively, I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 1082 infants; in the other study: mean difference 2.00, 95% CI -4.98 to 8.98; I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 20 infants). Lateral decubitus position may result in little to no difference in the number of episodes of apnea during the procedure (RR not estimable; RD 0.00, 95% CI -0.03 to 0.03; I2 = not applicable and 0% for RR and RD, respectively; 2 studies, 197 infants, low-certainty evidence). No studies reported apnea defined as number of infants with one or more episodes during the procedure. Compared to prone position: lateral decubitus position may reduce successful lumbar puncture procedure at first attempt (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.90; RD -0.21, 95% CI -0.34 to -0.09; number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome = 5; I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 171 infants, low-certainty evidence). None of the studies reported the total number of lumbar puncture attempts or episodes of apnea. Pain intensity during and after the procedure was reported using a non-validated pain scale. None of the studies comparing lateral decubitus versus prone position reported the other critical outcomes of this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS When compared to sitting position, lateral decubitus position probably results in little to no difference in successful lumbar puncture procedure at first attempt. None of the included studies reported the total number of lumbar puncture attempts as specified in this review. Furthermore, infants in a sitting position likely experience less episodes of bradycardia and oxygen desaturation than in the lateral decubitus, and there may be little to no difference in episodes of apnea. Lateral decubitus position results in little to no difference in time to perform the lumbar puncture compared to sitting position. Pain intensity during and after the procedure was reported using a pain scale that was not included in our prespecified tools for pain assessment due to its high risk of bias. Most study participants were term newborns, thereby limiting the applicability of these results to preterm babies. When compared to prone position, lateral decubitus position may reduce successful lumbar puncture procedure at first attempt. Only one study reported on this comparison and did not evaluate adverse effects. Further research exploring harms and benefits and the effect on patients' pain experience of different positions during lumbar puncture using validated pain scoring tool may increase the level of confidence in our conclusions.
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- Sara Pessano
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department Mother and Child, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Education, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinic of Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Care, St. Olav's Hospital-Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Fajolu IB, Dedeke IOF, Ezenwa BN, Ezeaka VC. Non-pharmacological pain relief interventions in preterm neonates undergoing screening for retinopathy of prematurity: a systematic review. BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2023; 8:e001271. [PMID: 38057104 PMCID: PMC10711824 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2023-001271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to determine the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for pain management during retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Electronic search of Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Google Scholar and ClinicalTrials.gov (USA) was conducted. Search terms from the research question and inclusion criteria were used to select randomised control trials (RCT) published from January 2000 to May 2023. Relevant data were extracted, and risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool V.2. Critical appraisal and grading of the quality of evidence were done using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool for RCTs and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation, respectively. RESULTS Twenty-one RCTs were included; 14 used sweet taste, while 7 used modified developmental care, touch or positioning, multisensory stimulation, non-nutritive sucking or music. Six studies on sweet taste and all seven latter studies showed a difference in the pain scores in favour of the interventions. The quality of evidence was however judged low and moderate due to some concerns in the randomisation process, measurement of outcome assessment and selection of reported results domains. CONCLUSION The use of gentle touch, nesting, positioning, music, multisensory stimulation and developmental care in reducing pain during ROP screening is promising, however, larger studies designed to eliminate the identified concerns are needed. More evidence is also needed before sweet taste interventions can be recommended in routine practice.
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Zhang L, Yang L, Lei X, Dong W, Zhang L. Pain-related changes in crSO 2 among premature infants undergoing PICC insertion. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2023; 36:2241976. [PMID: 37527965 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2023.2241976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crSO2) values, measured using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), in assessing pain associated with the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in premature infants. METHODS NIRS was used to measure the crSO2 levels of 48 premature infants with gestational age (GA) of < 32 weeks or a birth weight of < 1500 g. Premature infant pain profile (PIPP) scores, vital signs, transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcpO2), transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension (TcpCO2), and crSO2 values were monitored. One-way repeated measure analysis of variance was used to compare heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), blood pressure (BP), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), TcpO2, TcpCO2, and crSO2 values before (Time 1), during (Time 2), and after (Time 3) PICC insertion. The correlation between the PIPP scores at Time 2 and the fluctuations (values detected at Time 2 minus those at Time 1) of SpO2, TcpO2, and crSO2 were also analyzed. RESULTS The PIPP score at Time 2 was significantly higher than those at Times 1 and 3. HR, RR, and BP values increased (p < .05), and SpO2 and crSO2 levels decreased at Time 2 (p < .05) compared with those at Time 1. Stratified analysis based on GA revealed significant differences in HR, RR, and crSO2 values between Times 1 and 2 in infants with a GA of ≥ 32 weeks. In infants with a GA < 32 weeks, significant differences were observed in HR, RR, SpO2, BP, and crSO2 values between Times 1 and 2. The fluctuation of the crSO2 level was strongly correlated with the PIPP score at Time 2 (r = -0.829, p < .001). A weak correlation was observed between the PIPP score at Time 2 and TcpO2 level fluctuation (r = 0.375, p = .009). No correlation was observed between the PIPP score at Time 2 and SpO2 level fluctuation (r = 0.242, p = .097). CONCLUSION The fluctuation of crSO2 levels strongly correlates with PICC procedural pain. Hence, crSO2 levels measured using NIRS may be used as an indicator for pain assessment in premature infants.
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- Lianyu Zhang
- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Clinical Nursing Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Birth Defects, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Department of Perinatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Department of Perinatology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Clinical Nursing Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Birth Defects, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Eissler AB, Stoffel L, Nelle M, Hahn S, Zwakhalen S. Pain responses in preterm infants and parental stress over repeated painful procedures: a randomized pilot trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2023; 36:2183753. [PMID: 36871960 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2023.2183753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In this pilot study, the aims were to determine the feasibility of whether pain behavior in extremely and very preterm infants and perceived parental stress change when parents are involved in pain reducing measures, either actively, performing facilitated tucking or passively, observing the intervention, in comparison to the involvement of nurses only. In addition, the infant's pain reactivity and parental stress over three time points of measurement was of interest. METHODS Extremely and very preterm infants in need of subcutaneous erythropoietin were randomly assigned to the two intervention groups. The intervention encompassed that one parent of each infant was involved during the painful procedure: Either parents executed facilitated tucking themselves or stood by, observing the procedure. Usual care involved that nurse executed facilitated tucking. All infants received 0.5 ml of 30% oral glucose solution via cotton swab before the painful procedure. Infant pain was observed with the Bernese Pain Scale for Neonates (BPSN) and measured with the MedStorm skin conductance algesimeter (SCA) before, during, and after the procedure. Parents' stress levels were measured before and after the painful procedure on the infant, using the Current Strain Short Questionnaire (CSSQ). Feasibility of a subsequent trial was determined by assessing recruitment, measurement and active parental involvement. Quantitative data collection methods (i.e. questionnaires, algesimeter) were employed to determine the number of participants for a larger trial and measurement adequacy. Qualitative data (interviews) was employed to determine parents' perspectives of their involvement. RESULTS A total of 13 infants (98% participation rate) were included along with their mothers. Median gestational age was 27 weeks (IQR 26-28 weeks), 62% were female. Two infants (12.5%) dropped out of the study as they were transferred to another hospital. Facilitated tucking turned out to be a good method to actively involve parents in pain reducing measures. No significant differences between the two intervention and control groups were found concerning parental stress and infant pain (p = .927). Power analysis indicated that at least N = 741 infants (power of 81%, α = .05) would be needed to obtain statistically significant results in a larger trial, as effect sizes were smaller than expected. Two of the three measurement tools - i.e. the BPSN and CSSQ) - proved easy to implement and were well accepted. owever, the SCA was challenging in this context. Measurements were also found to be time-consuming and resource-intense (i.e. health professionals as assistants). CONCLUSIONS Although the intervention was feasible and was readily accepted by parents, the study design was found to be challenging along with the SCA. In preparation of the larger trial, the study design needs to be revisited and adjusted. Thus, issues of time and resources may be resolved. In addition, national and international collaboration with similar neonatal intensive care units (NICU) needs to be considered. Thus, it will be possible to conduct an appropriately powered larger trial, which will yield important results to improve pain management in extremely and preterm infants in NICU.
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- Andrea Barbara Eissler
- Department of Neonatology, Inselspital, University Children's Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neonatology, Inselspital, University Children's Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Professionals, Bern University of Applied Science, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, Clinic of Neonatology, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Services Research, Caphri, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Kavurt S, Arslan Z, Unal S, Bas AY, Demirel N. The effect of oscillometric blood pressure measurement on pain response in preterm infants. J Paediatr Child Health 2023; 59:1251-1255. [PMID: 37694507 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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AIM Preterm neonates are exposed to many painful procedures in neonatal intensive care units. This study aims to evaluate the effect of oscillometric blood pressure (BP) measurement on pain response in preterm infants. METHODS This prospective study was performed over 4 months in a level III neonatal intensive care unit. Premature neonates whose gestational age was <34 weeks and postmenstrual age <36 weeks were included if they had no systemic diseases. BP measurement was performed on the right arm. The Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) scores were evaluated three times before, during, and 10 min after BP measurement. RESULTS During the 5-month period, 100 preterm neonates (53 male infants) were included in the study. Median birth weight and gestational age of the infants were 1148 (IQR: 1015-1300) g and 28 (IQR: 27-30) weeks, respectively. PIPP-R scores were found to be ≥7 in 34% of neonates. PIPP-R scores increased during BP measurement and decreased after. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that oscillometric BP measurement which is generally accepted as a non-invasive tool for monitoring can produce mild pain in premature neonates of postmenstrual age <36 weeks.
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- Sumru Kavurt
- Department of Neonatology, Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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Pessano S, Bruschettini M, Prescott MG, Romantsik O. Positioning for lumbar puncture in newborn infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 10:CD015592. [PMID: 37870133 PMCID: PMC10591282 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015592.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lumbar puncture is a common invasive procedure performed in newborns for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Approximately one in two lumbar punctures fail, resulting in both short- and long-term negative consequences for the clinical management of patients. The most common positions used to perform lumbar puncture are the lateral decubitus and sitting position, and each can impact the success rate and safety of the procedure. However, it is uncertain which position best improves patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of the lateral decubitus, sitting, and prone positions for lumbar puncture in newborn infants. SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was 24 January 2023. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs involving newborn infants of postmenstrual age up to 46 weeks and 0 days, undergoing lumbar puncture for any indication, comparing different positions (i.e. lateral decubitus, sitting, and prone position) during the procedure. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. We used the fixed-effect model with risk ratio (RR) and risk difference (RD) for dichotomous data and mean difference (MD) and standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous data, with their 95% confidence intervals (CI). Our primary outcomes were successful lumbar puncture procedure at the first attempt; total number of lumbar puncture attempts; and episodes of bradycardia. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We included five studies with 1476 participants. Compared to sitting position: lateral decubitus position may result in little to no difference in successful lumbar puncture procedure at the first attempt (RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.85 to 1.02; RD -0.04, 95% CI -0.09 to 0.01; I2 = 70% and 72% for RR and RD, respectively; 2 studies, 1249 infants, low-certainty evidence). None of the studies reported the total number of lumbar puncture attempts. Lateral decubitus position likely increases episodes of bradycardia (RR 1.72, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.76; RD 0.03, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.05; number needed to treat for an additional harmful outcome (NNTH) = 33; I2 = not applicable and 69% for RR and RD, respectively; 3 studies, 1279 infants, moderate-certainty evidence) and oxygen desaturation (RR 2.10, 95% CI 1.42 to 3.08; RD 0.06, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.09; NNTH = 17; I2 = not applicable and 96% for RR and RD, respectively; 2 studies, 1249 infants, moderate-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain regarding the effect of lateral decubitus position on time to perform the lumbar puncture (MD 2.00, 95% CI -4.98 to 8.98; I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 20 infants, very low-certainty evidence). Lateral decubitus position may result in little to no difference in the number of episodes of apnea during the procedure (RR not estimable; RD 0.00, 95% CI -0.03 to 0.03; I2 = not applicable and 0% for RR and RD, respectively; 2 studies, 197 infants, low-certainty evidence). No studies reported apnea defined as number of infants with one or more episodes during the procedure. Compared to prone position: lateral decubitus position may reduce successful lumbar puncture procedure at first attempt (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.90; RD -0.21, 95% CI -0.34 to -0.09; number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome = 5; I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 171 infants, low-certainty evidence). None of the studies reported the total number of lumbar puncture attempts or episodes of apnea. Pain intensity during and after the procedure was reported using a non-validated pain scale. None of the studies comparing lateral decubitus versus prone position reported the other critical outcomes of this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS When compared to sitting position, lateral decubitus position may result in little to no difference in successful lumbar puncture procedure at first attempt. None of the included studies reported the total number of lumbar puncture attempts. Furthermore, infants in a lateral decubitus position likely experience more episodes of bradycardia and oxygen desaturation, and there may be little to no difference in episodes of apnea. The evidence is very uncertain regarding time to perform lumbar puncture. Pain intensity during and after the procedure was reported using a pain scale that was not included in our prespecified tools for pain assessment due to its high risk of bias. Most study participants were term newborns, thereby limiting the applicability of these results to preterm babies. When compared to prone position, lateral decubitus position may reduce successful lumbar puncture procedure at first attempt. Only one study reported on this comparison and did not evaluate adverse effects. Further research exploring harms and benefits and the effect on patients' pain experience of different positions during lumbar puncture using validated pain scoring tool may increase the level of confidence in our conclusions.
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- Sara Pessano
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department Mother and Child, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Education, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinic of Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Care, St. Olav's Hospital-Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Glenzel L, do Nascimento Oliveira P, Marchi BS, Ceccon RF, Moran CA. Validity and Reliability of Pain and Behavioral Scales for Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review. Pain Manag Nurs 2023; 24:e84-e96. [PMID: 37524611 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the instruments used to assess behavior, stress, and/or pain in preterm newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and verify the validity and reliability of these instruments. DATA SOURCES Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), and EBSCOhost Research Platform. 12,295 records were found. REVIEW/ANALYSIS METHODS 37 studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The COnsensus-based Standards for selecting health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist was used to assess the quality assessment and measurement properties. RESULTS We identified 25 scales that assessed behavior, pain, and/or stress in preterm newborns. The Behavioral Indicators of Infant Pain (BIPP), Crying, Requires Oxygen, Increased Vital Signs, Expression, Sleeplessness (CRIES), Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP), and Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) had scored "very good" in quality data. The PIPP and PIPP-R scales received the "very good" classification in validity assessment. The Evaluation Enfant Douleur (EVENDOL), Children's and Infants Postoperative Pain Scale (CHIPPS), PIPP-R, Neonatal Pain Agitation and Sedation Scale (N-PASS), Bernese Pain Scale for Neonates (BPSN), Faceless Acute Neonatal Pain Scale (FANS), BIIP, and Pain Assessment Scale for Preterm Infants (PASPI) obtained an assessment classified as excellent on reliability, both for inter-rater reliability and internal consistency, and the BPSN demonstrated a very strong value to intra-rater reliability. CONCLUSIONS Considering the assessments of inter-rater reliability, internal consistency, and quality of scales by COSMIN, the BIPP, and PIPP-R, were the scales considered appropriate.
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- Luana Glenzel
- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Caterina, Brazil
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Pessano S, Romantsik O, Olsson E, Hedayati E, Bruschettini M. Pharmacological interventions for the management of pain and discomfort during lumbar puncture in newborn infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 9:CD015594. [PMID: 37767875 PMCID: PMC10535798 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015594.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lumbar puncture (LP) is a common invasive procedure, most frequently performed to diagnose infection. Physicians perform LP in newborn infants with the help of an assistant using a strict aseptic technique; it is important to monitor the infant during all the steps of the procedure. Without adequate analgesia, LP can cause considerable pain and discomfort. As newborns have increased sensitivity to pain, it is crucial to adequately manage the procedural pain of LP in this population. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms, including pain, discomfort, and success rate, of any pharmacological intervention during lumbar puncture in newborn infants, compared to placebo, no intervention, non-pharmacological interventions, or other pharmacological interventions. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, PubMed, Embase, and three trial registries in December 2022. We also screened the reference lists of included studies and related systematic reviews for studies not identified by the database searches. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs comparing drugs used for pain management, sedation, or both, during LP. We considered the following drugs suitable for inclusion. • Topical anesthetics (e.g. eutectic mixture of local anesthetics [EMLA], lidocaine) • Opioids (e.g. morphine, fentanyl) • Alpha-2 agonists (e.g. clonidine, dexmedetomidine) • N-Methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists (e.g. ketamine) • Other analgesics (e.g. paracetamol) • Sedatives (e.g. benzodiazepines such as midazolam) DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We used standard Cochrane methods. We used the fixed-effect model with risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous data and mean difference (MD) or standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous data, with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Our main outcomes were successful LP on first attempt, total number of LP attempts, episodes of bradycardia, pain assessed with validated scales, episodes of desaturation, number of episodes of apnea, and number of infants with one or more episodes of apnea. We used the GRADE approach to evaluate the certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included three studies (two RCTs and one quasi-RCT) that enrolled 206 newborns. One study included only term infants. All studies assessed topical treatment versus placebo or no intervention. The topical anesthetics were lidocaine 4%, lidocaine 1%, and EMLA. We identified no completed studies on opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alpha-2 agonists, NMDA receptor antagonists, other analgesics, sedatives, or head-to-head comparisons (drug A versus drug B). Based on very low-certainty evidence from one quasi-RCT of 100 LPs in 76 infants, we are unsure if topical anesthetics (lidocaine), compared to no anesthesia, has an effect on the following outcomes. • Successful LP on first attempt (first-attempts success in 48% of LPs in the lidocaine group and 42% of LPs in the control group) • Number of attempts per LP (mean 1.9 attempts, [standard error of the mean 0.2] in the lidocaine group, and mean 2.1 attempts [standard error of the mean 2.1] in the control group) • Episodes of bradycardia (0% of LPs in the lidocaine group and 4% of LPs in the control group) • Episodes of desaturation (0% of LPs in the lidocaine group and 8% of LPs in the control group) • Occurrence of apnea (RR 3.24, 95% CI 0.14 to 77.79; risk difference [RD] 0.02, 95% CI -0.03 to 0.08). Topical anesthetics compared to placebo may reduce pain assessed with the Neonatal Facial Coding System (NFCS) score (SMD -1.00 standard deviation (SD), 95% CI -1.47 to -0.53; I² = 98%; 2 RCTs, 112 infants; low-certainty evidence). No studies in this comparison reported total number of episodes of apnea. We identified three ongoing studies, which will assess the effects of EMLA, lidocaine, and fentanyl. Three studies are awaiting classification. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of topical anesthetics (lidocaine) compared to no anesthesia on successful lumbar puncture on first attempt, the number of attempts per lumbar puncture, episodes of bradycardia, episodes of desaturation, and occurrence of apnea. Compared to placebo, topical anesthetics (lidocaine or EMLA) may reduce pain assessed with the NFCS score. One ongoing study will assess the effects of systemic treatment.
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- Sara Pessano
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department Mother and Child, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Nezam Mafi Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Education, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Kara N, Arman D, Seymen Z, Gül A, Cömert S. Effects of fentanyl and sucrose on pain in retinopathy examinations with pain scale, near-infrared spectroscopy, and ultrasonography: a randomized trial. World J Pediatr 2023; 19:873-882. [PMID: 36976515 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-023-00705-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the efficacy of intravenous, intranasal fentanyl and oral sucrose in reducing the pain response during retinopathy of prematurity examinations using premature infant pain profile (PIPP) scores. METHOD The study included 42 infants who underwent retinopathy screening examinations. The infants were divided into three groups: oral sucrose, intranasal fentanyl, and intravenous fentanyl. Vital signs (heart rate, arterial oxygen saturation, and mean arterial pressure) were recorded. The PIPP was used to determine pain severity. Cerebral oxygenation and middle cerebral artery blood flow were evaluated using near-infrared spectroscopy and Doppler ultrasonography, respectively. The data obtained were compared between groups. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the three groups regarding postconceptional and postnatal ages or birth weights and weight at the time of examination. All babies had moderate pain during the examination. No correlation was observed between analgesia method and pain scores (P = 0.159). In all three groups, heart rate and mean arterial pressure increased, whereas oxygen saturation decreased during the exam compared with pre-examination values. However, heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and arterial oxygen saturation (sPO2) values did not differ between groups (HR, P = 0.150; MAP, P = 0.245; sPO2, P = 0.140). The cerebral oxygenation (rSO2) values between the three groups were found to be similar [rSO2: P = 0.545, P = 0.247, P = 0.803; fractional tissue oxygen extraction (FTOE): P = 0.553, P = 0.278]. Regarding cerebral blood flow values, we also did not find any difference between the three groups [mean blood flow velocity (Vmean): P = 0.569, P = 0.975; maximum flow velocity (Vmax): P = 0.820, P = 0.997]. CONCLUSIONS Intravenous and intranasal fentanyl and oral sucrose were not superior to each other in preventing pain during the examination for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Sucrose may be a good alternative for pain control during ROP examination. Our findings suggest that ROP exam may not affect cerebral oxygenation or cerebral blood flow. Larger scale studies are needed to determine the best pharmacological option to reduce pain during ROP exams and evaluate the effects of this procedure on cerebral oxygenation and blood flow.
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- Nursu Kara
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Health Sciences Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Health Sciences Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Opthalmology, University of Health Sciences Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Health Sciences Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Health Sciences Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kinoshita M, Olsson E, Borys F, Bruschettini M. Opioids for procedural pain in neonates. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 6:CD015056. [PMID: 37350685 PMCID: PMC10292809 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015056.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neonates might be exposed to numerous painful procedures due to diagnostic reasons, therapeutic interventions, or surgical procedures. Options for pain management include opioids, non-pharmacological interventions, and other drugs. Morphine, fentanyl, and remifentanil are the opioids most often used in neonates. However, negative impact of opioids on the structure and function of the developing brain has been reported. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of opioids in term or preterm neonates exposed to procedural pain, compared to placebo or no drug, non-pharmacological intervention, other analgesics or sedatives, other opioids, or the same opioid administered by a different route. SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was December 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials conducted in preterm and term infants of a postmenstrual age (PMA) up to 46 weeks and 0 days exposed to procedural pain where opioids were compared to 1) placebo or no drug; 2) non-pharmacological intervention; 3) other analgesics or sedatives; 4) other opioids; or 5) the same opioid administered by a different route. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were pain assessed with validated methods and any harms. We used a fixed-effect model with risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous data and mean difference (MD) for continuous data, and their confidence intervals (CI). We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We included 13 independent studies (enrolling 823 newborn infants): seven studies compared opioids to no treatment or placebo (the main comparison in this review), two studies to oral sweet solution or non-pharmacological intervention, and five studies (of which two were part of the same study) to other analgesics and sedatives. All studies were performed in a hospital setting. Opioids compared to placebo or no drug Compared to placebo, opioids probably reduce pain score assessed with the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP)/PIPP-Revised (PIPP-R) scale during the procedure (MD -2.58, 95% CI -3.12 to -2.03; 199 participants, 3 studies; moderate-certainty evidence); may reduce Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) during the procedure (MD -1.97, 95% CI -2.46 to -1.48; 102 participants, 2 studies; low-certainty evidence); and may result in little to no difference in pain score assessed with the Douleur Aiguë du Nouveau-né (DAN) scale one to two hours after the procedure (MD -0.20, 95% CI -2.21 to 1.81; 42 participants, 1 study; low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain score assessed with the PIPP/PIPP-R scale up to 30 minutes after the procedure (MD 0.14, 95% CI -0.17 to 0.45; 123 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence) or one to two hours after the procedure (MD -0.83, 95% CI -2.42 to 0.75; 54 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of bradycardia (RR 3.19, 95% CI 0.14 to 72.69; 172 participants, 3 studies; very low-certainty evidence). Opioids may result in an increase in episodes of apnea compared to placebo (RR 3.15, 95% CI 1.08 to 9.16; 199 participants, 3 studies; low-certainty evidence): with one study reporting a concerning increase in severe apnea (RR 7.44, 95% CI 0.42 to 132.95; 31 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of hypotension (RR not estimable, risk difference 0.00, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.06; 88 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence). No studies reported parent satisfaction with care provided in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Opioids compared to non-pharmacological intervention The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain score assessed with the Crying Requires oxygen Increased vital signs Expression Sleep (CRIES) scale during the procedure when compared to facilitated tucking (MD -4.62, 95% CI -6.38 to -2.86; 100 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence) or sensorial stimulation (MD 0.32, 95% CI -1.13 to 1.77; 100 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). The other main outcomes were not reported. Opioids compared to other analgesics or sedatives The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain score assessed with the PIPP/PIPP-R during the procedure (MD -0.29, 95% CI -1.58 to 1.01; 124 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence); up to 30 minutes after the procedure (MD -1.10, 95% CI -2.82 to 0.62; 12 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence); and one to two hours after the procedure (MD -0.17, 95% CI -2.22 to 1.88; 12 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). No studies reported any harms. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of apnea during (RR 3.27, 95% CI 0.85 to 12.58; 124 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence) and after the procedure (RR 2.71, 95% CI 0.11 to 64.96; 124 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence) and on hypotension (RR 1.34, 95% CI 0.32 to 5.59; 204 participants, 3 studies; very low-certainty evidence). The other main outcomes were not reported. We identified no studies comparing different opioids (e.g. morphine versus fentanyl) or different routes for administration of the same opioid (e.g. morphine enterally versus morphine intravenously). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Compared to placebo, opioids probably reduce pain score assessed with PIPP/PIPP-R scale during the procedure; may reduce NIPS during the procedure; and may result in little to no difference in DAN one to two hours after the procedure. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain assessed with other pain scores or at different time points. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of bradycardia, hypotension or severe apnea. Opioids may result in an increase in episodes of apnea. No studies reported parent satisfaction with care provided in the NICU. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on any outcome when compared to non-pharmacological interventions or to other analgesics. We identified no studies comparing opioids to other opioids or comparing different routes of administration of the same opioid.
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- Mari Kinoshita
- Department of Pediatrics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- II Department of Neonatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Education, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Kinoshita M, Olsson E, Borys F, Bruschettini M. Opioids for procedural pain in neonates. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 4:CD015056. [PMID: 37019853 PMCID: PMC10075060 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015056.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neonates might be exposed to numerous painful procedures due to diagnostic reasons, therapeutic interventions, or surgical procedures. Options for pain management include opioids, non-pharmacological interventions, and other drugs. Morphine, fentanyl, and remifentanil are the opioids most often used in neonates. However, negative impact of opioids on the structure and function of the developing brain has been reported. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of opioids in term or preterm neonates exposed to procedural pain, compared to placebo or no drug, non-pharmacological intervention, other analgesics or sedatives, other opioids, or the same opioid administered by a different route. SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was December 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials conducted in preterm and term infants of a postmenstrual age (PMA) up to 46 weeks and 0 days exposed to procedural pain where opioids were compared to 1) placebo or no drug; 2) non-pharmacological intervention; 3) other analgesics or sedatives; 4) other opioids; or 5) the same opioid administered by a different route. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were pain assessed with validated methods and any harms. We used a fixed-effect model with risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous data and mean difference (MD) for continuous data, and their confidence intervals (CI). We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We included 13 independent studies (enrolling 823 newborn infants): seven studies compared opioids to no treatment or placebo (the main comparison in this review), two studies to oral sweet solution or non-pharmacological intervention, and five studies (of which two were part of the same study) to other analgesics and sedatives. All studies were performed in a hospital setting. Opioids compared to placebo or no drug Compared to placebo, opioids probably reduce pain score assessed with the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP)/PIPP-Revised (PIPP-R) scale during the procedure (MD -2.58, 95% CI -3.12 to -2.03; 199 participants, 3 studies; moderate-certainty evidence); may reduce Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) during the procedure (MD -1.97, 95% CI -2.46 to -1.48; 102 participants, 2 studies; low-certainty evidence); and may result in little to no difference in pain score assessed with the Douleur Aiguë du Nouveau-né (DAN) scale one to two hours after the procedure (MD -0.20, 95% CI -2.21 to 1.81; 42 participants, 1 study; low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain score assessed with the PIPP/PIPP-R scale up to 30 minutes after the procedure (MD 0.14, 95% CI -0.17 to 0.45; 123 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence) or one to two hours after the procedure (MD -0.83, 95% CI -2.42 to 0.75; 54 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence). No studies reported any harms. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of bradycardia (RR 3.19, 95% CI 0.14 to 72.69; 172 participants, 3 studies; very low-certainty evidence). Opioids may result in an increase in episodes of apnea compared to placebo (RR 3.15, 95% CI 1.08 to 9.16; 199 participants, 3 studies; low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of hypotension (RR not estimable, risk difference 0.00, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.06; 88 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence). No studies reported parent satisfaction with care provided in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Opioids compared to non-pharmacological intervention The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain score assessed with the Crying Requires oxygen Increased vital signs Expression Sleep (CRIES) scale during the procedure when compared to facilitated tucking (MD -4.62, 95% CI -6.38 to -2.86; 100 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence) or sensorial stimulation (MD 0.32, 95% CI -1.13 to 1.77; 100 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). The other main outcomes were not reported. Opioids compared to other analgesics or sedatives The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain score assessed with the PIPP/PIPP-R during the procedure (MD -0.29, 95% CI -1.58 to 1.01; 124 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence); up to 30 minutes after the procedure (MD -1.10, 95% CI -2.82 to 0.62; 12 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence); and one to two hours after the procedure (MD -0.17, 95% CI -2.22 to 1.88; 12 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). No studies reported any harms. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of apnea during (RR 3.27, 95% CI 0.85 to 12.58; 124 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence) and after the procedure (RR 2.71, 95% CI 0.11 to 64.96; 124 participants, 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence) and on hypotension (RR 1.34, 95% CI 0.32 to 5.59; 204 participants, 3 studies; very low-certainty evidence). The other main outcomes were not reported. We identified no studies comparing different opioids (e.g. morphine versus fentanyl) or different routes for administration of the same opioid (e.g. morphine enterally versus morphine intravenously). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Compared to placebo, opioids probably reduce pain score assessed with PIPP/PIPP-R scale during the procedure; may reduce NIPS during the procedure; and may result in little to no difference in DAN one to two hours after the procedure. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on pain assessed with other pain scores or at different time points. No studies reported if any harms occurred. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on episodes of bradycardia or hypotension. Opioids may result in an increase in episodes of apnea. No studies reported parent satisfaction with care provided in the NICU. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of opioids on any outcome when compared to non-pharmacological interventions or to other analgesics. We identified no studies comparing opioids to other opioids or comparing different routes of administration of the same opioid.
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- Mari Kinoshita
- Department of Pediatrics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- II Department of Neonatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Education, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Persad E, Pizarro AB, Bruschettini M. Non-opioid analgesics for procedural pain in neonates. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 4:CD015179. [PMID: 37014033 PMCID: PMC10083513 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015179.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neonates are an extremely vulnerable patient population, with 6% to 9% admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) following birth. Neonates admitted to the NICU will undergo multiple painful procedures per day throughout their stay. There is increasing evidence that frequent and repetitive exposure to painful stimuli is associated with poorer outcomes later in life. To date, a wide variety of pain control mechanisms have been developed and implemented to address procedural pain in neonates. This review focused on non-opioid analgesics, specifically non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, which alleviate pain through inhibiting cellular pathways to achieve analgesia. The analgesics considered in this review show potential for pain relief in clinical practice; however, an evidence summation compiling the individual drugs they comprise and outlining the benefits and harms of their administration is lacking. We therefore sought to summarize the evidence on the level of pain experienced by neonates both during and following procedures; relevant drug-related adverse events, namely episodes of apnea, desaturation, bradycardia, and hypotension; and the effects of combinations of drugs. As the field of neonatal procedural pain management is constantly evolving, this review aimed to ascertain the scope of non-opioid analgesics for neonatal procedural pain to provide an overview of the options available to better inform evidence-based clinical practice. OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of non-opioid analgesics in neonates (term or preterm) exposed to procedural pain compared to placebo or no drug, non-pharmacological intervention, other analgesics, or different routes of administration. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), PubMed, Embase, and two trial registries in June 2022. We screened the reference lists of included studies for studies not identified by the database searches. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs, and cluster-RCTs in neonates (term or preterm) undergoing painful procedures comparing NSAIDs and NMDA receptor antagonists to placebo or no drug, non-pharmacological intervention, other analgesics, or different routes of administration. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We used standard Cochrane methods. Our main outcomes were pain assessed during the procedure and up to 10 minutes after the procedure with a validated scale; episodes of bradycardia; episodes of apnea; and hypotension requiring medical therapy. MAIN RESULTS We included two RCTs involving a total of 269 neonates conducted in Nigeria and India. NMDA receptor antagonists versus no treatment, placebo, oral sweet solution, or non-pharmacological intervention One RCT evaluated using oral ketamine (10 mg/kg body weight) versus sugar syrup (66.7% w/w at 1 mL/kg body weight) for neonatal circumcision. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of ketamine on pain score during the procedure, assessed with the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS), compared with placebo (mean difference (MD) -0.95, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.32 to -0.58; 1 RCT; 145 participants; very low-certainty evidence). No other outcomes of interest were reported on. Head-to-head comparison of different analgesics One RCT evaluated using intravenous fentanyl versus intravenous ketamine during laser photocoagulation for retinopathy of prematurity. Neonates receiving ketamine followed an initial regimen (0.5 mg/kg bolus 1 minute before procedure) or a revised regimen (additional intermittent bolus doses of 0.5 mg/kg every 10 minutes up to a maximum of 2 mg/kg), while those receiving fentanyl followed either an initial regimen (2 μg/kg over 5 minutes, 15 minutes before the procedure, followed by 1 μg/kg/hour as a continuous infusion) or a revised regimen (titration of 0.5 μg/kg/hour every 15 minutes to a maximum of 3 μg/kg/hour). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of ketamine compared with fentanyl on pain score assessed with the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) scores during the procedure (MD 0.98, 95% CI 0.75 to 1.20; 1 RCT; 124 participants; very low-certainty evidence); on episodes of apnea occurring during the procedure (risk ratio (RR) 0.31, 95% CI 0.08 to 1.18; risk difference (RD) -0.09, 95% CI -0.19 to 0.00; 1 study; 124 infants; very low-certainty evidence); and on hypotension requiring medical therapy occurring during the procedure (RR 5.53, 95% CI 0.27 to 112.30; RD 0.03, 95% CI -0.03 to 0.10; 1 study; 124 infants; very low-certainty evidence). The included study did not report pain score assessed up to 10 minutes after the procedure or episodes of bradycardia occurring during the procedure. We did not identify any studies comparing NSAIDs versus no treatment, placebo, oral sweet solution, or non-pharmacological intervention or different routes of administration of the same analgesics. We identified three studies awaiting classification. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: The two small included studies comparing ketamine versus either placebo or fentanyl, with very low-certainty evidence, rendered us unable to draw meaningful conclusions. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of ketamine on pain score during the procedure compared with placebo or fentanyl. We found no evidence on NSAIDs or studies comparing different routes of administration. Future research should prioritize large studies evaluating non-opioid analgesics in this population. As the studies included in this review suggest potential positive effects of ketamine administration, studies evaluating ketamine are of interest. Furthermore, as we identified no studies on NSAIDs, which are widely used in older infants, or comparing different routes of administration, such studies should be a priority going forward.
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Affiliation(s)
- Emma Persad
- Cochrane Austria, Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Paediatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Education, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Mondardini MC, Sperotto F, Daverio M, Amigoni A. Analgesia and sedation in critically ill pediatric patients: an update from the recent guidelines and point of view. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:2013-2026. [PMID: 36892607 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-04905-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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In the last decades, the advancement of knowledge in analgesia and sedation for critically ill pediatric patients has been conspicuous and relevant. Many recommendations have changed to ensure patients' comfort during their intensive care unit (ICU) stay and prevent and treat sedation-related complications, as well as improve functional recovery and clinical outcomes. The key aspects of the analgosedation management in pediatrics have been recently reviewed in two consensus-based documents. However, there remains a lot to be researched and understood. With this narrative review and authors' point of view, we aimed to summarize the new insights presented in these two documents to facilitate their interpretation and application in clinical practice, as well as to outline research priorities in the field. Conclusion: With this narrative review and authors' point of view, we aimed to summarize the new insights presented in these two documents to facilitate their interpretation and application in clinical practice, as well as to outline research priorities in the field. What is Known: • Critically ill pediatric patients receiving intensive care required analgesia and sedation to attenuate painful and stressful stimuli. •Optimal management of analgosedation is a challenge often burdened with complications such as tolerance, iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome, delirium, and possible adverse outcomes. What is New: •The new insights on the analgosedation treatment for critically ill pediatric patients delineated in the recent guidelines are summarized to identify strategies for changes in clinical practice. •Research gaps and potential for quality improvement projects are also highlighted.
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- Maria Cristina Mondardini
- Pediatric Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, IRCCS University Hospital of Bologna Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit, Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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García-Valdivieso I, Yáñez-Araque B, Moncunill-Martínez E, Bocos-Reglero MJ, Gómez-Cantarino S. Effect of Non-Pharmacological Methods in the Reduction of Neonatal Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3226. [PMID: 36833919 PMCID: PMC9959594 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In neonatology, neonates have traditionally been considered incapable of feeling pain, due to the immaturity of their nervous system. Currently, there is sufficient information on the perception of pain in neonates; however, this treatment at this crucial stage for development requires a better approach. For this reason, the aim of this study was to analyse the efficacy of non-pharmacological analgesia interventions during heel prick, and to assess their effects on heart rate (HR), premature infant pain profile (PIPP) and O2 saturation. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed following the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), and the Cochrane collaboration handbook. The databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and Science Direct were searched until the end of January 2022. The DerSimonian and Laird methods were used to estimate the effect size with a 95% confidence interval (CI95%). Effect size estimates were 0.05 (95% CI: -0.19, 0.29) for HR, -0.02 (95% CI: -0.24, 0.21) for PIPP scale, and -0.12 (95% CI: -0.29, 0.05) for O2 saturation. The non-pharmacological interventions analysed (breastfeeding, kangaroo-mother care method, oral sucrose and non-nutritive sucking) were not statistically significant in reducing neonatal pain, but did influence the decrease in pain score and a faster stabilisation of vital signs.
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- Inmaculada García-Valdivieso
- General Hospital Mancha Centre (HGMC), Castilla-La Mancha Health Service (SESCAM), 13600 Alcázar de San Juan, Spain
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- Department of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo Campus, 45071 Toledo, Spain
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- Toledo University Hospital (HUT), Neonatal and Pediatric Oncology, Castilla-La Mancha Health Service (SESCAM), Theoretical Collaborator University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo Campus, 45071 Toledo, Spain
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- National Hospital of Paraplegics (HNP), Castilla-La Mancha Health Service (SESCAM), Theoretical Collaborator University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo Campus, 45071 Toledo, Spain
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo Campus, 45071 Toledo, Spain
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Oxytocin Levels Increase and Anxiety Decreases in Mothers Who Sing and Talk to Their Premature Infants during a Painful Procedure. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020334. [PMID: 36832462 PMCID: PMC9955880 DOI: 10.3390/children10020334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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(1) Background: Preterm infants spend their first weeks of life in the hospital partially separated from their parents and subjected to frequent potentially painful clinical procedures. Previous research has found that early vocal contact reduces infant pain perception while simultaneously increasing oxytocin (OXT) levels. The current study aims to assess the effect of maternal singing and speaking on mothers. (2) Methods: During a painful procedure over two days, twenty preterm infants were randomly exposed to their mother's live voice (speaking or singing). Maternal OXT levels were measured twice: before and after singing, as well as before and after speaking. The anxiety and resilience responses of mothers were studied before and after the two-day interventions, regardless of the speaking/singing condition. OXT levels in mothers increased in response to both singing and speech. Concurrently, anxiety levels decreased, but no significant effects on maternal resilience were found. (3) Conclusions: OXT could be identified as a key mechanism for anxiety regulation in parents, even in sensitive care situations, such as when their infant is in pain. Active involvement of parents in the care of their preterm infants can have a positive effect on their anxiety as well as potential benefits to their sensitivity and care abilities through OXT.
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Bueno M, Ballantyne M, Campbell-Yeo M, Estabrooks CA, Gibbins S, Harrison D, McNair C, Riahi S, Squires J, Synnes A, Taddio A, Victor C, Yamada J, Stevens B. The effectiveness of repeated sucrose for procedural pain in neonates in a longitudinal observational study. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2023; 4:1110502. [PMID: 36824315 PMCID: PMC9941618 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1110502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Goal To determine the analgesic effectiveness of repeated sucrose administration for skin-breaking (SB) procedures over the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) hospitalization of preterm infants. Methods Longitudinal observational study, conducted in four level III Canadian NICUs. Eligible infants were <32 weeks gestational age at birth, and <10 days of life at enrollment. Infants received 24% sucrose (0.12 ml) prior to all painful procedures. The Premature Infant Pain Profile - Revised (PIPP-R) was used at 30 and 60 seconds after a medically-required SB procedure as soon as possible after enrollment and weekly up to three additional times for scheduled procedures. Results 172 infants (57.3% male, gestational age 28.35 (±2.31) weeks) were included. The mean 30 s PIPP-R scores were 6.11 (±3.68), 5.76 (±3.41), 6.48 (±3.67), and 6.81 (±3.69) respectively; there were no statistically significant interactions of study site by time (p = 0.31) or over time (p = 0.15). At 60 s, mean PIPP-R scores were 6.05 (±4.09), 5.74 (±3.67), 6.19 (±3.7), and 5.99 (±3.76) respectively; there were no study site by time interactions (p = 0.14) or differences over time (p = 0.52). There was a statistically significant site difference in the effectiveness of sucrose at 30 and 60 seconds (p < 0.01). Conclusions Consistently low PIPP-R scores following a skin-breaking procedure indicated that the analgesic effectiveness of the minimal dose of sucrose was sustained over time in the NICU. Further research is required to determine the optimal combination of sucrose and other pain management strategies to improve clinical practice and the impact of consistent use of repeated use of sucrose on neurodevelopment.
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- Mariana Bueno
- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Psychology & Neuroscience and Pediatrics, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada,Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia,Clinical Sciences and Nursing, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia,Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Neonatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada,Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada,Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Correspondence: Bonnie Stevens
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital; Lund Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics; Lund University, Skåne University Hospital; Lund Sweden
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D'Andrea V, Prontera G, Barone G, Vento G. Combination of ketamine and fentanyl (KetaFent) for safe insertion of ultrasound-guided central venous catheters in infants. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1033793. [PMID: 36911029 PMCID: PMC9998673 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1033793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) are placed by ultrasound guided puncture of the internal jugular or brachio-cephalic vein. It is crucial to achieve a good level of sedation and analgesia in order to keep the babies still thus reducing the risk of procedural failure. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of ketamine and fentanyl during the CICC placement procedure. We retrospectively collected data from 72 infants who underwent CICC insertion after sedation with KetaFent protocol. The primary outcome was to assess the success of the procedure defined as CICC placement. Secondary outcome was intubation during the procedure in non-ventilated infants (noninvasive ventilation or spontaneous respiration), need for repeat doses of study medications to complete the procedure, time to complete the procedure, the level of analgesia assessed using vital parameters. The procedure was completed in 100% of cases. There were no cases of hypotension during and at the end of the procedure. No intubation was performed on non-ventilated infants. The combination of ketamine and fentanyl for sedation and analgesia in infants requiring insertion of a CICC is 100% successful. It is associated with a low risk of side effect like apnea and intubation. Insertion of a central venous catheter is a painful procedure for infants. Adequate sedation is mandatory to keep the baby still thus reducing the risk of procedural failure.
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- Vito D'Andrea
- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Thill B. The fetal pain paradox. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2023; 4:1128530. [PMID: 37025166 PMCID: PMC10072285 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1128530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Controversy exists as to when conscious pain perception in the fetus may begin. According to the hypothesis of cortical necessity, thalamocortical connections, which do not form until after 24-28 weeks gestation, are necessary for conscious pain perception. However, anesthesiologists and neonatologists treat age-matched neonates as both conscious and pain-capable due to observable and measurable behavioral, hormonal, and physiologic indicators of pain. In preterm infants, these multimodal indicators of pain are uncontroversial, and their presence, despite occurring prior to functional thalamocortical connections, has guided the use of analgesics in neonatology and fetal surgery for decades. However, some medical groups state that below 24 weeks gestation, there is no pain capacity. Thus, a paradox exists in the disparate acknowledgment of pain capability in overlapping patient populations. Brain networks vary by age. During the first and second trimesters, the cortical subplate, a unique structure that is present only during fetal and early neonatal development, forms the first cortical network. In the third trimester, the cortical plate assumes this function. According to the subplate modulation hypothesis, a network of connections to the subplate and subcortical structures is sufficient to facilitate conscious pain perception in the fetus and the preterm neonate prior to 24 weeks gestation. Therefore, similar to other fetal and neonatal systems that have a transitional phase (i.e., circulatory system), there is now strong evidence for transitional developmental phases of fetal and neonatal pain circuitry.
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Pessano S, Romantsik O, Hedayati E, Olsson E, Bruschettini M. Pharmacological interventions for the management of pain and discomfort during lumbar puncture in newborn infants. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2022; 2022:CD015594. [PMCID: PMC9749080 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms, including pain, discomfort, and success rate, of any pharmacological intervention during lumbar puncture in newborn infants, compared to placebo, no intervention, non‐pharmacological interventions, or other pharmacological interventions.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department Mother and ChildIRCCS Istituto Giannina GasliniGenoaItaly
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, PaediatricsLund University, Skåne University HospitalLundSweden
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- Nezam Mafi HospitalAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Skåne University HospitalLundSweden,Cochrane Sweden, Lund University, Skåne University HospitalLundSweden
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Núñez-López I, Collados-Gómez L, Abalo R, Martínez-Pérez P, Moreno-Vicente Á, Cid-Expósito MG. Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) Pain Measurement Scale: Research Protocol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12338. [PMID: 36231638 PMCID: PMC9566023 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The main objective of this study is to validate the PIPP-R scale (Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised) for measuring neonatal pain in the Spanish hospital setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS The original scale will be translated from English into Spanish and a consensus translation will be prepared by the research team, which will be back-translated from Spanish into English. The content validity of the Spanish version of the scale will be measured using the Delphi method. Subsequently, a multicenter observational study will be conducted to assess construct validity, internal consistency, and intra-observer and inter-observer agreement. Pain will be assessed by comparing scores for a specific non-painful procedure with those for a specific painful procedure. The sample will include 300 subjects in intensive care and intermediate care units, who will be equally distributed among the participating hospitals. The subjects will be stratified into three groups by gestational age. DISCUSSION The original version of the PIPP-R scale is useful for objectively assessing neonatal acute and procedural pain from a gestational age of 25 weeks and over. It is important to culturally adapt the original validated scale and to test its validity and reliability in the Spanish healthcare context. The results of this study may represent significant progress in pain management.
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- Irene Núñez-López
- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain
- Doctoral Program in Health Sciences, International PhD School, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), 28008 Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Biomedicine and Nursing, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Invecuid Care Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
- High Performance Research Group on Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of the Digestive Tract (NeuGut-URJC), Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
- R & D & I Unit Associated with the Institute of Medicinal Chemistry (IQM), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Spanish Pain Society Working Group on Basic Sciences in Pain and Analgesia, 28046 Madrid, Spain
- Spanish Pain Society Working Group on Cannabinoids, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), 28922 Madrid, Spain
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Zhou H, Albrecht MA, Roberts PA, Porter P, Della PR. Consistency of pediatric pain ratings between dyads: an updated meta-analysis and metaregression. Pain Rep 2022; 7:e1029. [PMID: 36168394 PMCID: PMC9509055 DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000001029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Accurate assessment of pediatric pain remains a challenge, especially for children who are preverbal or unable to communicate because of their health condition or a language barrier. A 2008 meta-analysis of 12 studies found a moderate correlation between 3 dyads (child-caregiver, child-nurse, and caregiver-nurse). We updated this meta-analysis, adding papers published up to August 8, 2021, and that included intraclass correlation/weighted kappa statistics (ICC/WK) in addition to standard correlation. Forty studies (4,628 children) were included. Meta-analysis showed moderate pain rating consistency between child and caregiver (ICC/WK = 0.51 [0.39-0.63], correlation = 0.59 [0.52-0.65], combined = 0.55 [0.48-0.62]), and weaker consistency between child and health care provider (HCP) (ICC/WK = 0.38 [0.19-0.58], correlation = 0.49 [0.34-0.55], combined = 0.45; 95% confidence interval 0.34-0.55), and between caregiver and HCP (ICC/WK = 0.27 [-0.06 to 0.61], correlation = 0.49 [0.32 to 0.59], combined = 0.41; 95% confidence interval 0.22-0.59). There was significant heterogeneity across studies for all analyses. Metaregression revealed that recent years of publication, the pain assessment tool used by caregivers (eg, Numerical Rating Scale, Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, and Visual Analogue Scale), and surgically related pain were each associated with greater consistency in pain ratings between child and caregiver. Pain caused by surgery was also associated with improved rating consistency between the child and HCP. This updated meta-analysis warrants pediatric pain assessment researchers to apply a comprehensive pain assessment scale Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System to acknowledge psychological and psychosocial influence on pain ratings.
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- Huaqiong Zhou
- General Surgical Ward, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia
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- Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia
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- Pediatrician, Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup, WA, Australia
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- Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
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Persad E, Pizarro AB, Alarcon-Ruiz C, Bruschettini M. Non-opioid analgesics for procedural pain in neonates. Hippokratia 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Emma Persad
- Cochrane Austria, Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation; Danube University Krems; Krems Austria
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- Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola; Lima Peru
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics; Lund University, Skåne University Hospital; Lund Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden; Lund University, Skåne University Hospital; Lund Sweden
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Nurses' Perception of Preterm Infants' Pain and the Factors of Their Pain Assessment and Management. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2022; 36:312-326. [PMID: 35894730 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In the neonatal intensive care unit, preterm infants undergo many painful procedures. Although these can impair their neurodevelopment if not properly managed, only half of the painful procedures are optimally handled. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate nurses' perceptions of preterm infants' pain, to evaluate nurses' pain assessment and management practices, as well as to identify the individual and contextual factors that influence nurses' assessments and interventions for pain management. Secondary analyses, including a mixed-model analysis, were performed with data from a larger study (n = 202 nurses). Nurses were found to have attitudes and perceptions in favor of preterm infants' pain management, although they reported using few standardized instruments to assess pain. Nurses stated that they widely used sucrose, non-nutritive sucking, and positioning as pain management interventions, while skin-to-skin contact was rarely practiced. Nurses' attitudes and perceptions influenced their pain assessment practices, which predicted their implementation of interventions. Several contextual (country, level of care, and work shift) and individual factors (age, level of education, had a preterm infant, perceptions of family-centered care, and skin-to-skin contact) also predicted nurses' pain assessment and management practices.
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Campbell-Yeo M, Benoit B, Newman A, Johnston C, Bardouille T, Stevens B, Jiang A. The influence of skin-to-skin contact on Cortical Activity during Painful procedures in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (iCAP mini): study protocol for a randomized control trial. Trials 2022; 23:512. [PMID: 35725632 PMCID: PMC9208173 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06424-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background
Strong evidence suggests that maternal-infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is effective in reducing behavioural responses to pain. Given the multi-sensory benefits of SSC, it is highly likely that SSC provided during pain in early life may reduce pain-induced brain activity. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of SSC compared to 24% sucrose on pain-induced activity in the preterm infant brain during a medically required heel lance. Secondary objectives include determining (a) differences between behavioural pain response and noxious-related brain activity during heel lance and (b) rate of adverse events across groups. Methods We will randomly assign 126 babies (32 to 36 completed weeks gestational age) admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, and their mothers within the first seven days of age to receive (i) SSC plus sterile water and (ii) 24% oral sucrose. Each baby will receive a medically indicated heel lance, following a no treatment baseline period. The primary outcome is noxious-related brain activity measured using an electroencephalogram (EEG) pain-specific event-related potential. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity measured using a bio-behavioural infant pain assessment tool (Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised) and rate of adverse events. Discussion This will be the first clinical trial to compare the effect of SSC and 24% sucrose on pain-induced brain activity in the preterm infant brain during a clinical noxious stimulus, measured using EEG. Given the negative neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with unmanaged pain, it is imperative that preterm babies receive the most effective pain-reducing treatments to improve their health outcomes. Our findings will have important implications in informing optimal pain assessment and management in preterm infants. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03745963. Registered on November 19, 2018.
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- Marsha Campbell-Yeo
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University and IWK Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Rankin School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto and Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ren X, Li L, Lin S, Zhong C, Wang B. Effects of white noise on procedural pain-related cortical response and pain score in neonates: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Sci 2022; 9:269-277. [PMID: 35891905 PMCID: PMC9305016 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objectives To evaluate the effects of white noise on pain-related cortical response, pain score, and behavioral and physiological parameters in neonates with procedural pain. Methods A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted. Sixty-six neonates from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a university-affiliated general hospital were randomly assigned to listen to white noise at 50 dB (experimental group) or 0 dB (control group) 2 min before radial artery blood sampling and continued until 5 min after needle withdrawal. Pain-related cortical response was measured by regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rScO2) monitored with near-infrared spectroscopy, and facial expressions and physiological parameters were recorded by two video cameras. Two assessors scored the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) independently when viewing the videos. Primary outcomes were pain score and rScO2 during arterial puncture and 5 min after needle withdrawal. Secondary outcomes were pulse oximetric oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate (HR) during arterial puncture, and duration of painful expressions. The study was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200055571). Results Sixty neonates (experimental group, n = 29; control group, n = 31) were included in the final analysis. The maximum PIPP-R score in the experimental and control groups was 12.00 (9.50, 13.00), 12.50 (10.50, 13.75), respectively (median difference −0.5, 95% CI −2.0 to 0.5), and minimum rScO2 was (61.22 ± 3.07)%, (61.32 ± 2.79)%, respectively (mean difference −0.325, 95% CI −1.382 to 0.732), without significant differences. During arterial puncture, the mean rScO2, HR, and SpO2 did not differ between groups. After needle withdrawal, the trends for rScO2, PIPP-R score, and facial expression returning to baseline were different between the two groups without statistical significance. Conclusion The white noise intervention did not show beneficial effects on pain-related cortical response as well as pain score, behavioral and physiological parameters in neonates with procedural pain.
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- Xuyan Ren
- Clinical Nursing Education & Research Section, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Nursing Education & Research Section, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Clinical Nursing Education & Research Section, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Evaluation of the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) e-Learning Module: Immediate and Sustained Competency. Adv Neonatal Care 2022; 22:246-252. [PMID: 34334673 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Electronic health (e-health) learning is a potential avenue to educate health professionals about accurately using infant pain assessment tools, although little is known about the impact of e-health interventions on clinical competence. PURPOSE To evaluate whether an e-health learning module for teaching the accurate use of the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) pain assessment tool results in immediate and sustained competency to assess infant pain. METHODS Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses who participated in a larger study across 2 tertiary NICUs in Canada examining the implementation and clinical utility of the PIPP-R e-learning module completed 2 follow-up evaluations at 1 week and 3 months. Participants were asked to view a video recording of an infant undergoing a painful procedure and to assess the infant's pain intensity response using the PIPP-R measure. Immediate and sustained competency was assessed via interrater consensus of participant-reported PIPP-R scores compared with those of an experienced trained coder. RESULTS Of the 25 eligible nurses, 22 completed 1-week and 3-month follow-up evaluations. At the 1-week follow-up, 84% of nurses scored the video accurately compared with 50% at 3 months. Behavioral pain indicators were more likely to be scored incorrectly than physiological indicators. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Follow-up training after completion of the initial e-learning module training may improve competency related to the clinical use of the PIPP-R tool to assess infant pain over time. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Additional study regarding the need and timing of e-health training to optimize sustained competency in infant pain assessment is warranted.
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Sasidharan R, Gupta N, Yadav B, Chawla D, Singh K, Kumarendu Singh A. 25% Dextrose Versus 24% Sucrose for Heel Lancing in Preterm Infants: A Noninferiority RCT. Pediatrics 2022; 149:186819. [PMID: 35451020 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-054618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy of 25% dextrose with 24% sucrose for heel-lance analgesia in preterm infants admitted to the NICU. METHODS In this noninferiority, double-blind, randomized controlled trial, preterm infants born at 28 weeks and 0 days to 35 weeks and 6 days of gestation who were due for a scheduled heel-lance procedure were enrolled. Infants randomly assigned to the intervention arm received 0.5 mL 25% dextrose, whereas infants in the active control group received 0.5 mL 24% sucrose orally just 2 minutes before the heel-lance procedure. The primary outcome was Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) score 30 seconds after the procedure. Secondary outcomes included PIPP scores at 60 and 120 seconds, PIPP-Revised scores at 30, 60, and 120 seconds, and any adverse events. RESULTS Sixty-four infants were enrolled (32 in each group). The mean (SD) PIPP score at 30 seconds was 6.41 (2.56) in the dextrose group and 7.03 (2.23) in the sucrose group (mean difference, -0.63 (95% confidence interval, -1.85 to 0.60; P = .31). The upper margin of the confidence interval did not cross the predefined noninferiority margin of 2. The mean PIPP scores at 60 (5.03 [2.18] vs 5.39 [1.48]) and 120 (4.75 [1.97] vs 4.94 [1.46]) seconds were also similar. The PIPP-Revised scores between the 2 groups at all time intervals were comparable. One infant in the intervention group had a transient coughing episode. CONCLUSIONS In preterm infants under intensive care, 25% dextrose is noninferior to 24% sucrose for heel-lance analgesia as assessed by PIPP score.
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- Department of Neonatology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India
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- Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Campbell-Yeo M, Eriksson M, Benoit B. Assessment and Management of Pain in Preterm Infants: A Practice Update. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:244. [PMID: 35204964 PMCID: PMC8869922 DOI: 10.3390/children9020244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Infants born preterm are at a high risk for repeated pain exposure in early life. Despite valid tools to assess pain in non-verbal infants and effective interventions to reduce pain associated with medical procedures required as part of their care, many infants receive little to no pain-relieving interventions. Moreover, parents remain significantly underutilized in provision of pain-relieving interventions, despite the known benefit of their involvement. This narrative review provides an overview of the consequences of early exposure to untreated pain in preterm infants, recommendations for a standardized approach to pain assessment in preterm infants, effectiveness of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic pain-relieving interventions, and suggestions for greater active engagement of parents in the pain care for their preterm infant.
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- Marsha Campbell-Yeo
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
- IWK Health, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8, Canada
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE-701 82 Örebro, Sweden;
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- Rankin School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS B2G 2N5, Canada;
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Collados-Gómez L, Esteban-Gonzalo L, López-López C, Jiménez-Fernández L, Piris-Borregas S, García-García E, Fernández-Gonzalo JC, Martínez-Miguel E. Lateral Kangaroo Care in Hemodynamic Stability of Extremely Preterm Infants: Protocol Study for a Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial CANGULAT. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:293. [PMID: 35010554 PMCID: PMC8750690 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to assess the efficacy of the modified kangaroo care lateral position on the thermal stability of preterm neonates versus conventional kangaroo care prone position. MATERIAL AND METHODS A non-inferiority randomized parallel clinical trial. Kangaroo care will be performed in a lateral position for the experimental group and in a prone position for the control group preterm. The study will take place at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a University Hospital. The participants will be extremely premature infants (under 28 weeks of gestational age) along the first five days of life, hemodynamically stable, with mother or father willing to do kangaroo care and give their written consent to participate in the study. The sample size calculated was 35 participants in each group. When the premature infant is hemodynamically stable and one of the parents stays in the NICU, the patient will be randomized into two groups: an experimental group or a control group. The primary outcome is premature infant axillary temperature. Neonatal pain level and intraventricular hemorrhage are secondary outcomes. DISCUSSION There is no scientific evidence on modified kangaroo care lateral position. Furthermore, there is little evidence of increased intraventricular hemorrhage association with the lateral head position necessary in conventional or prone kangaroo care in extremely premature newborns. Kangaroo care is a priority intervention in neonatal units increasing the time of use more and more, making postural changes necessary to optimize comfort and minimize risks with kangaroo care lateral position as an alternative to conventional prone position kangaroo care. Meanwhile, it is essential to ensure that the conventional kangaroo care prone position, which requires the head to lay sideways, is a safe position in terms of preventing intraventricular hemorrhage in the first five days of life of children under 28 weeks of gestational age. Trial registration at clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03990116.
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- Laura Collados-Gómez
- Faculty of Biomedicine, Nursing and Nutrition Department, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (E.G.-G.); (J.C.F.-G.); (E.M.-M.)
- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.L.-L.); (L.J.-F.); (S.P.-B.)
- Care Research Group (Invecuid), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria 12 de Octubre (imas12), 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Biomedicine, Nursing and Nutrition Department, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (E.G.-G.); (J.C.F.-G.); (E.M.-M.)
- Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Nursing Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.L.-L.); (L.J.-F.); (S.P.-B.)
- Care Research Group (Invecuid), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria 12 de Octubre (imas12), 28041 Madrid, Spain
- Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Nursing Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.L.-L.); (L.J.-F.); (S.P.-B.)
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, (H12O), 28041 Madrid, Spain; (C.L.-L.); (L.J.-F.); (S.P.-B.)
- Researcher at the Maternity and Childhood Health Research Group (Area 4), 12 de Octubre University Hospital, 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Biomedicine, Nursing and Nutrition Department, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (E.G.-G.); (J.C.F.-G.); (E.M.-M.)
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- Faculty of Biomedicine, Nursing and Nutrition Department, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (E.G.-G.); (J.C.F.-G.); (E.M.-M.)
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- Faculty of Biomedicine, Nursing and Nutrition Department, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (L.C.-G.); (E.G.-G.); (J.C.F.-G.); (E.M.-M.)
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Galderisi A, Trevisanuto D, Russo C, Hall R, Bruschettini M. Continuous glucose monitoring for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 12:CD013309. [PMID: 34931697 PMCID: PMC8690212 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013309.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preterm infants are susceptible to hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, which may lead to adverse neurodevelopment. The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices might help in keeping glucose levels in the normal range, and reduce the need for blood sampling. However, the use of CGM might be associated with harms in the preterm infant. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of CGM versus intermittent modalities to measure glycaemia in preterm infants 1. at risk of hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia; 2. with proven hypoglycaemia; or 3. with proven hyperglycaemia. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL (2021, Issue 4); PubMed; Embase; and CINAHL in April 2021. We also searched clinical trials databases, conference proceedings, and reference lists of retrieved articles for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs. SELECTION CRITERIA We included RCTs and quasi-RCTs comparing the use of CGM versus intermittent modalities to measure glycaemia in preterm infants at risk of hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia; with proven hypoglycaemia; or with proven hyperglycaemia. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We assessed the methodological quality of included trials using Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group (EPOC) criteria (assessing randomization, blinding, loss to follow-up, and handling of outcome data). We evaluated treatment effects using a fixed-effect model with risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for categorical data and mean, standard deviation (SD), and mean difference (MD) for continuous data. We used the GRADE approach to assess the certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included four trials enrolling 300 infants in our updated review. We included one new study and excluded another previously included study (because the inclusion criteria of the review have been narrowed). We compared the use of CGM to intermittent modalities in preterm infants at risk of hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia; however, one of these trials was analyzed separately because CGM was used as a standalone device, without being coupled to a control algorithm as in the other trials. We identified no studies in preterm infants with proven hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. None of the four included trials reported the neurodevelopmental outcome (i.e. the primary outcome of this review), or seizures. The effect of the use of CGM on mortality during hospitalization is uncertain (RR 0.59, 95% CI 0.16 to 2.13; RD -0.02, 95% CI -0.07 to 0.03; 230 participants; 2 studies; very low-certainty evidence). The certainty of the evidence was very low for all outcomes because of limitations in study design, and imprecision of estimates. One study is ongoing (estimated sample size 60 infants) and planned to be completed in 2022. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient evidence to determine if CGM affects preterm infant mortality or morbidities. We are very uncertain of the safety of CGM and the available management algorithms, and many morbidities remain unreported. Preterm infants at risk of hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia were enrolled in all four included studies. No studies have been conducted in preterm infants with proven hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Long-term outcomes were not reported. Events of necrotizing enterocolitis, reported in the study published in 2021, were lower in the CGM group. However, the effect of CGM on this outcome remains very uncertain. Clinical trials are required to determine the most effective CGM and glycaemic management regimens in preterm infants before larger studies can be performed to assess the efficacy of CGM for reducing mortality, morbidity, and long-term neurodevelopmental impairments.
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- Alfonso Galderisi
- Pediatrics Endocrinology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Informatics & Technology (IT) Services, Cochrane, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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McNamara PJ, Lee SS, Stanford AH, Bischoff AR, Rios DR, Giesinger RE. Methodological rigor in both targeted neonatal echocardiography training and study design are essential to understanding the impact of ultrasound on neonatal pain. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2021; 15:7-9. [PMID: 34957953 DOI: 10.3233/npm-210898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- P J McNamara
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Mari Kinoshita
- Department of Pediatrics; Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health; Örebro University; Örebro Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Paediatrics; Lund University, Skåne University Hospital; Lund Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden; Lund University, Skåne University Hospital; Lund Sweden
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De Clifford-Faugère G, Lavallée A, Rioux É, Laporte G, Aita M. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants who have experienced procedural pain in the neonatal intensive care unit: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2021; 19:3340-3346. [PMID: 34907148 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-20-00336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review will assess the association between painful procedures performed on preterm infants while hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit and short-, mid-, and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. INTRODUCTION Preterm infants hospitalized in the neonatal unit undergo many painful procedures. The repetition of these painful procedures in a preterm infant with an immature nervous system can have consequences for their neurodevelopment. INCLUSION CRITERIA Prospective and retrospective observational study designs will be included in this review. Studies of preterm infants (less than 37 weeks of gestation) hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit who have undergone painful procedures, with or without skin breaking, will be considered for inclusion in this review. Our main variable will be neurodevelopment, measured in the short, medium, and long term. METHODS A comprehensive database search will be undertaken in CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. We will limit the search to articles published in English or French. Study selection, data extraction, and critical appraisal will be conducted by two independent reviewers. If possible, meta-analysis will be performed; otherwise the results will be presented by descriptive synthesis. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42020189762.
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- Gwenaëlle De Clifford-Faugère
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.,CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Faculté des Sciences Médicales et Paramédicales, Aix Marseille Université, EA3279-CEReSS, Marseille, France
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.,CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.,CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.,CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Shiroshita Y, Kirimoto H, Watanabe T, Yunoki K, Sobue I. Event-related potentials evoked by skin puncture reflect activation of Aβ fibers: comparison with intraepidermal and transcutaneous electrical stimulations. PeerJ 2021; 9:e12250. [PMID: 34707936 PMCID: PMC8504465 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Recently, event-related potentials (ERPs) evoked by skin puncture, commonly used for blood sampling, have received attention as a pain assessment tool in neonates. However, their latency appears to be far shorter than the latency of ERPs evoked by intraepidermal electrical stimulation (IES), which selectively activates nociceptive Aδ and C fibers. To clarify this important issue, we examined whether ERPs evoked by skin puncture appropriately reflect central nociceptive processing, as is the case with IES. Methods In Experiment 1, we recorded evoked potentials to the click sound produced by a lance device (click-only), lance stimulation with the click sound (click+lance), or lance stimulation with white noise (WN+lance) in eight healthy adults to investigate the effect of the click sound on the ERP evoked by skin puncture. In Experiment 2, we tested 18 heathy adults and recorded evoked potentials to shallow lance stimulation (SL) with a blade that did not reach the dermis (0.1 mm insertion depth); normal lance stimulation (CL) (1 mm depth); transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES), which mainly activates Aβ fibers; and IES, which selectively activates Aδ fibers when low stimulation current intensities are applied. White noise was continuously presented during the experiments. The stimulations were applied to the hand dorsum. In the SL, the lance device did not touch the skin and the blade was inserted to a depth of 0.1 mm into the epidermis, where the free nerve endings of Aδ fibers are located, which minimized the tactile sensation caused by the device touching the skin and the activation of Aβ fibers by the blade reaching the dermis. In the CL, as in clinical use, the lance device touched the skin and the blade reached a depth of 1 mm from the skin surface, i.e., the depth of the dermis at which the Aβ fibers are located. Results The ERP N2 latencies for click-only (122 ± 2.9 ms) and click+lance (121 ± 6.5 ms) were significantly shorter than that for WN+lance (154 ± 7.1 ms). The ERP P2 latency for click-only (191 ± 11.3 ms) was significantly shorter than those for click+lance (249 ± 18.6 ms) and WN+lance (253 ± 11.2 ms). This suggests that the click sound shortens the N2 latency of the ERP evoked by skin puncture. The ERP N2 latencies for SL, CL, ES, and IES were 146 ± 8.3, 149 ± 9.9, 148 ± 13.1, and 197 ± 21.2 ms, respectively. The ERP P2 latencies were 250 ± 18.2, 251 ± 14.1, 237 ± 26.3, and 294 ± 30.0 ms, respectively. The ERP latency for SL was significantly shorter than that for IES and was similar to that for ES. This suggests that the penetration force generated by the blade of the lance device activates the Aβ fibers, consequently shortening the ERP latency. Conclusions Lance ERP may reflect the activation of Aβ fibers rather than Aδ fibers. A pain index that correctly and reliably reflects nociceptive processing must be developed to improve pain assessment and management in neonates.
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- Yui Shiroshita
- Department of Nursing Science, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Nursing Science, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Tischler M, Kappesser J, Utsch B, Ehrhardt H, Hermann C, Zimmer KP, de Laffolie J. [Item Reduction to Improve Practicability of Neonatal Pain Assessment Tools - Comparison of NFCSshort and PIPP in Daily Clinical Practice]. KLINISCHE PADIATRIE 2021; 234:68-73. [PMID: 34530472 DOI: 10.1055/a-1550-2765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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HINTERGRUND Trotz über 50 psychometrisch validierter Beobachtungsverfahren gibt es bisher keinen Konsens über das praktikabelste Schmerzassessment bei Neugeborenen. Die Items von NFCSshort und PIPP wurden mit der Schmerzeinschätzung der prozedurbeteiligten Behandler verglichen und es wurde evaluiert, ob eine Itemreduktion zu Gunsten der Alltagsanwendung möglich wäre. MATERIAL UND METHODEN 52 Neugeborene wurden in unserer Beobachtungsstudie einer klinisch indizierten peripheren Venenpunktion unterzogen. Patient und Monitordaten wurden standardisiert auf Video aufgezeichnet. Die Schmerzintensität wurden durch sieben unabhängige Untersucher mittels NFCSshort und PIPP bewertet und hinsichtlich der Variabilität zwischen den Untersuchern verglichen. ERGEBNISSE Nur vier Items des PIPP (Herzfrequenz, Augenbrauenvorwölbung, zusammengekniffene Augen, betonte Nasolabialfalte) wiesen einen signifikanten Zusammenhang mit der geschätzten Schmerzhaftigkeit der Prozedur auf. Die Items 1 (Gestationsalter), 2 (Wachheitsgrad) und 4 (Sauerstoffsättigung) hatten bei keinem Untersucher Einfluss auf das Schmerzmessergebnis. Die Auswertung des NFCSshort zeigte bei zwei Untersuchern für das Item 1 (Vorwölbung der Augenbrauen) und bei einem Untersucher für das Item 2 (zusammengekniffene Augen) keine Einflüsse auf das Messergebnis. DISKUSSION Die Ergebnisse der Studie legen eine Kürzung des PIPP um drei Items nahe, da diese keinen Einfluss auf das Schmerzmessergebnis zeigten. Eine Reduktion des PIPP um das Item Gestationsalter erscheint fraglich, da es in weiteren Studien als bedeutsames Item bewertet wurde. Ein Verzicht auf das Item Sauerstoffsättigung geht mit einem geringeren Messaufwand einher. Eine weitere Kürzung der bereits gekürzten Version (NFCSshort) auf weniger als fünf Items ist auf Basis unserer Ergebnisse nicht zu empfehlen. BACKGROUND Despite more than 50 laboratory-evaluated measurement systems, there is no consensus on the most practicable pain assessment in newborns in daily practice. For this purpose, the items of NFCSshort and PIPP were compared to the pain assesment of the involved medical practitioner. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether an item reduction of the assesments in favor of everyday use is feasible. METHODS In 52 neonates of a paediatric ward venous blood collection was performed in this observational study. Cameras recorded patients and monitor in a standardized way. The pain intensity was assessed with NFCSshort and PIPP by seven independent observers. The ratings were compared for variability between observers. RESULTS Of the seven PIPP items, only four were significantly associated with procedural pain assessment for all seven observers (heart rate, brow bulge, eye squeeze, nasolabial furrow). For the NFCSshort, no significant association with procedural pain assessment was found for two observers for the item "brow bulge" and for one observer for the item "eye squeeze". CONCLUSION The results of the study suggest a possible reduction of the PIPP by three items. Disregarding item 1 (gestational age) appears questionable, since its impact as context variable has been proven repeatedly. The waiver of item 4 (oxygen saturation) is associated with less measuring effort. A further reduction of the already shortened version of the NFCS with ten items (NFCSshort, five items) is not recommended by our results.
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- Max Tischler
- Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland.,Dres. Brinkmeier, Kurte, Rabenhorst, Hautärzte am Markt, Dortmund, Deutschland
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- Klinische Psychologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland
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- Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland
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- Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland
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- Klinische Psychologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland
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- Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland
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- Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Deutschland
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Bueno M, Stevens B, Rao M, Riahi S, Campbell-Yeo M, Carrier L, Benoit B. Implementation and Evaluation of the Premature Infant Pain Profile-revised (PIPP-R) e-Learning Module for Assessing Pain in Infants. Clin J Pain 2021; 37:372-378. [PMID: 33830093 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The Premature Infant Pain Profile-revised (PIPP-R) is a well-established measure for infant pain assessment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation and clinical utility of the PIPP-R electronic learning (e-Learning) module to promote standardized health care training for nurses. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive mixed-methods study was conducted in 2 tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Canada. Nurses were recruited and asked to complete the PIPP-R e-Learning Module and evaluate it. A 26-item questionnaire was used to describe nurse demographics and clinical experience and to evaluate implementation success (ie, acceptability, feasibility, usability) and clinical utility. RESULTS In all, 98 nurses from 2 settings in Central and Eastern Canada participated; most were registered nurses highly experienced in neonatal nursing care. The majority had received previous training on the PIPP-R (61.2%) and routinely used it in practice (67.4%). They considered the e-Learning module as acceptable and feasible as it was easy to access (94.9%) and to navigate (94.8%). Content was considered clear (98.9%) and met users' learning needs (99.0%). Nurses agreed that completing the module improved their understanding of neonatal pain (96.0%) and was clinically useful in improving their ability to assess pain in neonates (97.9%). The module was accessed primarily from work settings (77.8%) using desktop computers (49.0%) or tablets (28.0%) and was usually completed in a single session (75.7%). DISCUSSION Nurses' evaluation of the PIPP-R e-Learning module was overwhelmingly positive. The module was perceived as easy to implement, clinically useful, and was considered as a promising online educational tool. Further testing in clinical practice is needed to build on the results of this study and support the importance of dissemination of this module for standardized training purposes.
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- Mariana Bueno
- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL)
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL).,Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing & Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL).,School of Kinesiology, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL)
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- MOM-LINC Lab, Centre for Pediatric Pain, IWK Health Centre.,School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax
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- Rankin School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada
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Hu J, Harrold J, Squires JE, Modanloo S, Harrison D. The validity of skin conductance for assessing acute pain in mechanically ventilated infants: A cross-sectional observational study. Eur J Pain 2021; 25:1994-2006. [PMID: 34101941 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Assessing pain in mechanically ventilated infants is challenging. The assessment of skin conductance (SC) is based on the sympathetic nervous system response to stress. This study purpose was to evaluate the validity of SC for assessing pain in mechanically ventilated infants. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional observational design was used to study SC and its relation to: the category of procedure (i.e., painful or non-painful); the phase of procedure (i.e., before, during and after), and referent pain measurements (i.e., Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) and Neonatal Facial Coding System (NFCS)). Eligible infants were those up to 12 months of age, in intensive care units, who were mechanically ventilated, and required painful and non-painful procedures. RESULTS From October 2017 to November 2018, 130 eligible infants were identified, and 55 infants were studied. SC (number of waves per second) during painful procedures (median 0.27, interquartile range 0.2-0.4) was statistically significantly higher than those during non-painful procedures (0, 0-0.09). SC during painful procedures was statistically significantly higher than those before (0, 0-0.07) and after painful procedures (0, 0-0.07). SC showed moderate statistically significant positive correlations with PIPP-R (Spearman's rho = 0.4-0.62) and the four-item NFCS (Spearman's rho = 0.31-0.67) before, during and after painful or non-painful procedures respectively. SC had excellent performance (area under the receiver operator curve = 0.979) with excellent sensitivity (92.31%), specificity (95.42%) and negative predictive value (99.21%) but only sufficient positive predictive value (66.67%) when used to discriminate moderate-to-severe pain. CONCLUSIONS SC showed good validity for assessing pain in critically ill infants requiring mechanical ventilation. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Pain assessment in mechanically ventilated infants is challenging. In this study, the validity of skin conductance (SC) for pain assessment is evaluated in the same population of infants during painful and nonpainful procedures. SC showed good validity for assessing acute pain in relation to category of procedure, phase of procedure, and referent pain measurements. SC is a promising method, especially with other pain assessment methods and other determinants of pain, in a multimodal pain assessment approach to understand the complexity of pain in mechanically ventilated infants.
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- Jiale Hu
- Department of Nurse Anesthesia, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.,School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Research Institute, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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De Clifford-Faugère G, Laporte G, Gélinas C, Lavallée A, Fontaine G, Feeley N, Colson S, Aita M. French Translation, Adaptation, and Initial Validation of the Nurses' Attitudes and Perceptions of Pain Assessment in Neonatal Intensive Care Questionnaire (NAPPAQ). Pain Manag Nurs 2021; 23:204-211. [PMID: 34045150 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to translate, adapt and conduct initial psychometric validation of the French version of the Nurses' Attitudes and Perceptions of Pain Assessment in neonatal intensive care Questionnaire (NAPPAQ) developed by Polkki in 2010. BACKGROUND Assessing nurses' perceptions, attitudes and knowledge about pain management in preterm infants is important to improve neonatal practices. METHODS A sample of French-speaking nurses (n = 147) from Quebec and France working in neonatal intensive care was selected to validate the 46-item questionnaire. A French translation of the NAPPAQ, which includes Part I and II, was undertaken prior to its administration. The FIPM questionnaire was added as a Part III. Internal consistency and instrument structure were examined using Cronbach's alphas, inter-item and inter-scale correlations and exploratory factor analysis. RESULTS The NAPPAQ-FIPM is divided into three parts. Part I of the French version had a Cronbach's alpha of 0.64 and was composed of five factors. Part II had good total internal consistency (0.79) and adequate structure, established by inter-item correlations. Part III had good total internal consistency (0.76), and factor analysis findings suggested the presence of five factors. CONCLUSIONS The NAPPAQ-FIPM can be used for research purposes. Parts II and III obtained adequate psychometrics results. However, further refinement of Part I could improve its content and internal structure.
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- Gwenaëlle De Clifford-Faugère
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada; EA3279-CEReSS, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical and Paramedical Sciences, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ), Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital - CIUSSS West-Central-Montreal Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Research Centre, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ), Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre for Nursing Research and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital - CIUSSS West-Central-Montreal Montréal, QC, Canada
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- EA3279-CEReSS, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical and Paramedical Sciences, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada; Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ), Montréal, QC, Canada
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An examination of the reciprocal and concurrent relations between behavioral and cardiac indicators of acute pain in toddlerhood. Pain 2021; 161:1518-1531. [PMID: 32107358 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the concurrent and predictive relations between healthy toddlers' pain behavior and cardiac indicators (ie, heart rate [HR] and respiratory sinus arrhythmia [RSA]) during routine vaccinations. Caregiver-infant dyads were part of a longitudinal cohort observed during their 12- and 18-month vaccinations. Behavioral and cardiac data were simultaneously collected for 1-minute preneedle and 3-minutes postneedle. Videotapes were coded for pain behaviors (FLACC; Merkel et al., 1997), and cardiac data were analyzed (HR, RSA) during sequential 30-second epochs. Four separate cross-lagged path models were estimated using data from the 12- (n = 147) and 18-month (n = 122) vaccinations. Across 12- and 18-month vaccinations, predictive within-measure relations were consistent for FLACC, HR, and RSA, reflecting good stability of these pain indicators. Behavioral indicators predicted subsequent HR and RSA within the immediate postneedle period. Both baseline behavior and HR/RSA predicted future pain scores. Concurrent residual relations between behavioral and cardiac indicators were inconsistent across time and indicators. Results suggest that behavioral and cardiac indicators reflect unique aspects of the nociceptive response. As such, multimodal assessment tools should be used and contextualized by child age, cardiac indicator, baseline behavior/physiology, and pain phase.
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Baxter L, Moultrie F, Fitzgibbon S, Aspbury M, Mansfield R, Bastiani M, Rogers R, Jbabdi S, Duff E, Slater R. Functional and diffusion MRI reveal the neurophysiological basis of neonates' noxious-stimulus evoked brain activity. Nat Commun 2021; 12:2744. [PMID: 33980860 PMCID: PMC8115252 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-22960-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Understanding the neurophysiology underlying neonatal responses to noxious stimulation is central to improving early life pain management. In this neonatal multimodal MRI study, we use resting-state and diffusion MRI to investigate inter-individual variability in noxious-stimulus evoked brain activity. We observe that cerebral haemodynamic responses to experimental noxious stimulation can be predicted from separately acquired resting-state brain activity (n = 18). Applying this prediction model to independent Developing Human Connectome Project data (n = 215), we identify negative associations between predicted noxious-stimulus evoked responses and white matter mean diffusivity. These associations are subsequently confirmed in the original noxious stimulation paradigm dataset, validating the prediction model. Here, we observe that noxious-stimulus evoked brain activity in healthy neonates is coupled to resting-state activity and white matter microstructure, that neural features can be used to predict responses to noxious stimulation, and that the dHCP dataset could be utilised for future exploratory research of early life pain system neurophysiology.
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- Luke Baxter
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- FMRIB, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- FMRIB, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- FMRIB, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- FMRIB, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Gendras J, Lavenant P, Sicard-Cras I, Consigny M, Misery L, Anand KJS, Sizun J, Roué JM. The newborn infant parasympathetic evaluation index for acute procedural pain assessment in preterm infants. Pediatr Res 2021; 89:1840-1847. [PMID: 32961546 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-01152-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Accurate assessments of pain in hospitalized preterm infants present a major challenge in improving the short- and long-term consequences associated with painful experiences. We evaluated the ability of the newborn infant parasympathetic evaluation (NIPE) index to detect acute procedural pain in preterm infants. METHODS Different painful and stressful interventions were prospectively observed in preterm infants born at 25 + 0 to 35 + 6 weeks gestation. Pain responses were measured using the composite Premature Infant Pain Profile Revised (PIPP-R) scale, the NIPE index, and skin conductance responses (SCR). Outcome measures were correlations between the NIPE index, the PIPP-R score, and the SCR. Sensitivity/specificity analyses tested the accuracy of the NIPE index and SCR. RESULTS Two hundred and fifty-four procedures were recorded in 90 preterm infants. No significant correlation was found between PIPP-R and the NIPE index. PIPP-R and SCR were positively correlated (r = 0.27, P < 0.001), with stronger correlations for painful procedures (r = 0.68, P < 0.001) and especially for skin-breaking procedures (r = 0.82, P < 0.001). The NIPE index and SCR had high sensitivity and high negative predictive values to predict PIPP-R > 10, especially for skin-breaking painful procedures. CONCLUSIONS We found no significant correlation between the NIPE index and PIPP-R during routine painful or stressful procedures in preterm infants. IMPACT Exposure to repetitive pain can lead to neurodevelopmental sequelae. Behavior-based pain scales have limited clinical utility, especially for preterm infants. New devices for monitoring physiological responses to pain have not been validated sufficiently in preterm infants. This study found that the NIPE index was not significantly correlated to the validated PIPP-R scale during acute procedural pain. Secondary analysis of this study showed that NIPE index and SCRs may help to exclude severe pain in preterm infants. In clinical practice, measurements of physiological parameters should be combined with behavior-based scales for multidimensional pain assessments.
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- Julie Gendras
- Pôle de Femme, de la Mère et de l'Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire, Brest, France.,Laboratoire Interactions Epithéliums Neurones, EA 4685, Faculté de médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, 29200, France
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- Pôle de Femme, de la Mère et de l'Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire, Brest, France.,Laboratoire Interactions Epithéliums Neurones, EA 4685, Faculté de médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, 29200, France
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- Pôle de Femme, de la Mère et de l'Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire, Brest, France.,Laboratoire Interactions Epithéliums Neurones, EA 4685, Faculté de médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, 29200, France
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- Centre d'Investigation Clinique 0502, Inserm, Brest, 29200, France
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- Laboratoire Interactions Epithéliums Neurones, EA 4685, Faculté de médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, 29200, France
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- Pain/Stress Neurobiology Lab, Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Pôle de Femme, de la Mère et de l'Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire, Brest, France.,Laboratoire Interactions Epithéliums Neurones, EA 4685, Faculté de médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, 29200, France
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- Pôle de Femme, de la Mère et de l'Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire, Brest, France. .,Laboratoire Interactions Epithéliums Neurones, EA 4685, Faculté de médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, 29200, France. .,Pain/Stress Neurobiology Lab, Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Benoit B, Newman A, Martin-Misener R, Latimer M, Campbell-Yeo M. The influence of breastfeeding on cortical and bio-behavioural indicators of procedural pain in newborns: Findings of a randomized controlled trial. Early Hum Dev 2021; 154:105308. [PMID: 33513546 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2021.105308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIMS The objective of this study was to compare the influence of breastfeeding and 24% oral sucrose on pain-related electrophysiologic activity, bio-behavioural pain scores, physiologic recovery, and adverse events during heel lance. STUDY DESIGN Single-blind randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS 39 full-term infants were randomized to receive breastfeeding or 0.24 mL of 24% oral sucrose plus offered non-nutritive sucking 2 min prior to heel lance. OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome of pain-related potential was recorded on electroencephalogram. Secondary outcomes included Premature Infant Pain Profile - Revised (PIPP-R) score, physiologic recovery, and adverse events. Data were analyzed per protocol (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03272594). RESULTS Between November 2017 and January 2019, 20 infants were randomized to breastfeeding and 19 infants to receive oral sucrose. Infants who were breastfeeding had an appreciably smaller, yet not statistically different (F[1,15.9] = 0.58, p = 0.64, SE = 11.79), amplitude pain-related potential (peak amplitude 0.29 μV) following heel lance compared to infants who received oral sucrose (peak amplitude 8.97 μV). Mean PIPP-R scores were not statistically significantly different between groups following heel lance, however, they were indicative of low pain across groups. Mean time in seconds to physiologic recovery was faster in breastfeeding infants (M = 17.5, SD = 31.1) compared to oral sucrose (M = 70.8, SD = 144.3). There were no safety concerns. DISCUSSION Breastfeeding and oral sucrose both reduce bio-behavioural responses to pain, however, may differentially modulate pain response in the infant brain. Further research to understand the neurophysiologic effects of these interventions during acute painful procedures is needed.
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- Britney Benoit
- Rankin School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Rad ZA, Aziznejadroshan P, Amiri AS, Ahangar HG, Valizadehchari Z. The effect of inhaling mother's breast milk odor on the behavioral responses to pain caused by hepatitis B vaccine in preterm infants: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Pediatr 2021; 21:61. [PMID: 33522927 PMCID: PMC7849099 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-02519-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Nowadays, it is generally assumed that non-pharmacologic pain relief in preterm infants is an important measure to consider. Research findings suggest that familiar odors have soothing effects for neonates. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of maternal breast milk odor (MBMO) with that of another mother’s breast milk odor (BMO) on the behavioral responses to pain caused by hepatitis B (HB) vaccine injection in preterm infants. Methods This single-blind randomized clinical trial was performed over the period between February 2019 and March 2020 in the neonatal intensive care unit of Babol Rouhani Hospital, Iran. Ninety preterm infants, who were supposed to receive their HB vaccine, were randomly assigned into three groups: MBMO (A), another mother’s BMO (B), and control with distilled water(C). Oxygen saturation (SaO2), blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) were recorded for all participants through electronic monitoring. In addition, premature infant pain profiles (PIPP) were determined through video recording for all three groups during intervention. The chi-square, ANOVA and ANCOVA were used for analyzing the data, and P < 0.05 was considered significant in this study. Results No significant differences were found between the three groups in mean ± SD of HR, BP, and Sao2 before the intervention (P > 0.05). After the intervention, however, the means for heart rate in groups A, B, and C were 146 ± 14.3, 153 ± 17.5 and 155 ± 17.7, respectively (P = 0.012). Moreover, the means for PIPP scores in groups A, B and C were 6.6 ± 1.3, 10 ± 2, and 11.4 ± 1.9, respectively (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference found between groups in their means of SaO2, systolic and diastolic blood pressure after the intervention (P > 0.05). Conclusions The results indicate that stimulation with MBMO is effective in reducing pain in preterm infants; therefore, it can be postulated that this technique can be considered in less invasive procedures such as needling. Trial registration IRCT, IRCT20190220042771N1. Registered 18 May 2019- Retrospectively registered,
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- Zahra Akbarian Rad
- Non-Communicable Pediatric Disease Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Pediatric Disease Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R, Iran
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- Clinical Research development unit of Rohani hospital, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R, Iran
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Olsson E, Ahl H, Bengtsson K, Vejayaram DN, Norman E, Bruschettini M, Eriksson M. The use and reporting of neonatal pain scales: a systematic review of randomized trials. Pain 2021; 162:353-360. [PMID: 32826760 PMCID: PMC7808360 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT The burden of pain in newborn infants has been investigated in numerous studies, but little is known about the appropriateness of the use of pain scales according to the specific type of pain or infant condition. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the reporting of neonatal pain scales in randomized trials. A systematic search up to March 2019 was performed in Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Luxid. Randomized and quasirandomized trials reporting neonatal pain scales were included. Screening of the studies for inclusion, data extraction, and quality assessment was performed independently by 2 researchers. Of 3718 trials found, 352 with 29,137 infants and 22 published pain scales were included. Most studies (92%) concerned procedural pain, where the most frequently used pain scales were the Premature Infant Pain Profile or Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (48%), followed by the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (23%). Although the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale is validated only for acute pain, it was also the second most used scale for ongoing and postoperative pain (21%). Only in a third of the trials, blinding for those performing the pain assessment was described. In 55 studies (16%), pain scales that were used lacked validation for the specific neonatal population or type of pain. Six validated pain scales were used in 90% of all trials, although not always in the correct population or type of pain. Depending on the type of pain and population of infants included in a study, appropriate scales should be selected. The inappropriate use raises serious concerns about research ethics and use of resources.
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- Emma Olsson
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Department of Pediatrics, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Neonatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Neonatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Pediatrics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Cochrane Sweden, Research and Development, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Shiroshita Y, Kirimoto H, Ozawa M, Watanabe T, Uematsu H, Yunoki K, Sobue I. Can Event-Related Potentials Evoked by Heel Lance Assess Pain Processing in Neonates? A Systematic Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:58. [PMID: 33498331 PMCID: PMC7909417 DOI: 10.3390/children8020058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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To clarify the possibility of event-related potential (ERP) evoked by heel lance in neonates as an index of pain assessment, knowledge acquired by and problems of the methods used in studies on ERP evoked by heel lance in neonates were systematically reviewed, including knowledge about Aδ and C fibers responding to noxious stimuli and Aβ fibers responding to non-noxious stimuli. Of the 863 reports searched, 19 were selected for the final analysis. The following points were identified as problems for ERP evoked by heel lance in neonates to serve as a pain assessment index: (1) It is possible that the ERP evoked by heel lance reflected the activation of Aβ fibers responding to non-noxious stimuli and not the activation of Aδ or C fibers responding to noxious stimulation; (2) Sample size calculation was presented in few studies, and the number of stimulation trials to obtain an averaged ERP was small. Accordingly, to establish ERP evoked by heel lance as a pain assessment in neonates, it is necessary to perform a study to clarify ERP evoked by Aδ- and C-fiber stimulations accompanied by heel lance in neonates.
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- Yui Shiroshita
- Division of Nursing Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; (M.O.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; (H.K.); (T.W.); (K.Y.)
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- Division of Nursing Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; (M.O.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; (H.K.); (T.W.); (K.Y.)
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- School of Nursing, University of Human Environments, Aichi 474-0035, Japan;
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; (H.K.); (T.W.); (K.Y.)
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- Division of Nursing Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; (M.O.); (I.S.)
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Roué JM, Morag I, Haddad WM, Gholami B, Anand KJS. Using sensor-fusion and machine-learning algorithms to assess acute pain in non-verbal infants: a study protocol. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e039292. [PMID: 33408199 PMCID: PMC7789448 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Objective pain assessment in non-verbal populations is clinically challenging due to their inability to express their pain via self-report. Repetitive exposures to acute or prolonged pain lead to clinical instability, with long-term behavioural and cognitive sequelae in newborn infants. Strong analgesics are also associated with medical complications, potential neurotoxicity and altered brain development. Pain scores performed by bedside nurses provide subjective, observer-dependent assessments rather than objective data for infant pain management; the required observations are labour intensive, difficult to perform by a nurse who is concurrently performing the procedure and increase the nursing workload. Multimodal pain assessment, using sensor-fusion and machine-learning algorithms, can provide a patient-centred, context-dependent, observer-independent and objective pain measure. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In newborns undergoing painful procedures, we use facial electromyography to record facial muscle activity-related infant pain, ECG to examine heart rate (HR) changes and HR variability, electrodermal activity (skin conductance) to measure catecholamine-induced palmar sweating, changes in oxygen saturations and skin perfusion, and electroencephalography using active electrodes to assess brain activity in real time. This multimodal approach has the potential to improve the accuracy of pain assessment in non-verbal infants and may even allow continuous pain monitoring at the bedside. The feasibility of this approach will be evaluated in an observational prospective study of clinically required painful procedures in 60 preterm and term newborns, and infants aged 6 months or less. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Institutional Review Board of the Stanford University approved the protocol. Study findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at scientific meetings, taught via webinars, podcasts and video tutorials, and listed on academic/scientific websites. Future studies will validate and refine this approach using the minimum number of sensors required to assess neonatal/infant pain. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT03330496).
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- Jean-Michel Roué
- Neonatal & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Brest University Hospital, University of Western Brittany, Brest, France
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- Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pain/Stress Neurobiology Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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