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Prevenire il dolore da prelievo nel neonato

PREVENTION OF PAIN FROM BLOOD SAMPLING IN NEWBORN BABIES

FEDERICO MARCHETTI, EGIDIO BARBI

Clinica Pediatrica, IRCCS “Burlo Garofolo”, Università di Trieste

Novembre 2002 - pagg. 581 -583

Abstract
Newborn babies are frequently exposed to painful procedures and blood sampling is the most frequent one. Recent studies have focused on this aspect and provided useful information. We know for example that blood sampling from the toes is more painful than i.v. sampling, and that anesthetic ointment (EMLA) is less efficacious when applied to toes as compared to venous sites for sampling. Perception of pain can be reduced by simultaneous administration of sugar, breastfeeding or cuddling. Professionals should know and apply all effective measures for avoiding and relieving pain from blood sampling in babies.
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