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Motion resistant pulse oximetry in neonates
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- Published on: 22 March 2016Exposure of neonates to unnecessary pain is unethicalShow More
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Sahni and colleagues report that 15 neonates were given an unspecified non-invasive analgesic prior to circumcision,[1] which may have been EMLA cream. Test results recorded a significantly elevated heart rate (HR) and reduced oxygen saturation, indicative of pain.[1] The HR remained higher than baseline even after the conclusion of the surgery, suggesting ongoing pain from the tissue damage inflicte...
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