Raman Singla, Ankit Verma, Vivek Kumar, Purna Chandra, Parijat Chandra, Anu Thukral, M Jeeva Sankar, Ramesh Agarwal, Ashok Kumar Deorari
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the pain intensity in preterm infants during 48 h post retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening by binocular fundoscopy.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Settings: Level-III-NICU in India.
Participants: 83 Neonates undergoing first ROP screening.
Main outcome measures: Pain assessment using the premature infant pain profile-revised (PIPP-R) score at baseline and 5 min, 30 min, 6 h, 24 h, and 48 h post-procedure.
Results: The mean gestation and birth weight was 29.8 (2.3) weeks and 1256 (344)g respectively. The median (IQR) PIPP-R score at baseline was 0 which significantly increased to 10.5 (8,12.5) 5 min (immediately) after the procedure. At 30 min and 6 h, scores were 7 (5,8) and 4.5 (3,5.5) respectively. After 24 h and 48 h, it decreased to 3 (0,5) and 0 (0,4.5) respectively. Nearly 59% (95%CI:40%-83%) of neonates had severe pain (PIPP-R score > 12) immediately after procedure.
Conclusion: A majority of neonates experience severe pain immediately after ROP screening, and mild-moderate pain continues for 6 h. Hence, an additional pharmacological agent should be considered for reducing neonatal pain.
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The Journal of Perinatology provides members of the perinatal/neonatal healthcare team with original information pertinent to improving maternal/fetal and neonatal care. We publish peer-reviewed clinical research articles, state-of-the art reviews, comments, quality improvement reports, and letters to the editor. Articles published in the Journal of Perinatology embrace the full scope of the specialty, including clinical, professional, political, administrative and educational aspects. The Journal also explores legal and ethical issues, neonatal technology and product development.
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