A Review of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Pain Management in Newborn Infants

Pain is a major problem in sick newborn infants, especially for those needing intensive care. Pharmacological pain relief is the most commonly used, but might be ineffective and has side effects, including long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae. The effectiveness and safety of alternative analgesic m...

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Main Authors: Avneet K. Mangat, Ju-Lee Oei, Kerry Chen, Im Quah-Smith, Georg M. Schmölzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/5/10/130