Facial thermal response to non-painful stressor in premature and term neonates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study is a preliminary clinical investigation with the objective to evaluate the facial thermal response of premature and term neonates to a non-painful stressor (hunger) using infrared thermography (IRT). The development of objective and reliable parameters to monitor pain and stress is of relevance for optimal neonatal outcome and achieving a better management of patient comfort.

Methods

We enrolled 12 neonates ranging from 27 to 39 weeks gestation (median: 34) and aged 3-79 days (median: 13). Recordings were performed before and after feeding, with and without hunger. Six regions of interest were chosen for evaluation (nose tip, periorbital and corrugator region, forehead, perioral and chin region).

Results

There was an increase in the facial temper

SUBMITTER: Kretschmer SCA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10589090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature