Acute pain measured with the modified Bernese Pain Scale for Neonates is influenced by individual contextual factors

ConclusionsPostmenstrual age, behavioural state, caffeine and ventilation status have an influence on neonates ’ pain response and should be incorporated in the revised BPSN to enhance clinical pain assessment in neonates with different GAs.

Source: European Journal of Pain - March 15, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: K. Schenk, L. Stoffel, R. B ürgin, B. Stevens, D. Bassler, S. Schulzke, M. Nelle, E. Cignacco Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research