Effects of Breast Milk and Vanilla Odors on Premature Neonate's Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen Saturation During and After Venipuncture

Different studies have shown that the use of olfactory stimuli during painful medical procedures reduces infants' response to pain. The main purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of breast milk odor and vanilla odor on premature infants' vital signs including heart rate and blood oxygen saturation during and after venipuncture.

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Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 7, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hanieh Neshat, Mahnaz Jebreili, Aleheh Seyyedrasouli, Morteza Ghojazade, Mohammad Bagher Hosseini, Hamed Hamishehkar Tags: Original article Source Type: research