Term newborns admitted to intensive care units. Newborn small for gestational age, 1000-1249 grams
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Instability of the infant's physiological status or any other systemic disorder Having an endotracheal tube Need for endotracheal suctioning Gestational age between 38 and 42 weeks Postnatal age 1 to 28 days Do not use sedatives 4 hours before suctioning. Confirmation of hearing ability in infants and response to sound stimuli (examination will be performed by a doctor) Absence of congenital anomalies, intracranial hemorrhage greater than grade 2, or neurological problems No invasive procedure for the infant at least 30 minutes before the intervention No substance abuse or use of sedatives by the mother
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Parents' unwillingness to continue cooperating during the research Instability of the infant's physiological status or any other systemic disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of neonatal pain intensity during and after suction. Timepoint: 10 minutes before suction, during suction (catheter insertion), and 10 minutes after suction. Method of measurement: Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) based on video recordings assessed by a trained assistant. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in physiological indices (heart rate, oxygen saturation). Timepoint: minutes before suction, during suction (catheter insertion), and 10 minutes after suction. Method of measurement: Recording of heart rate and oxygen saturation using a calibrated monitor and pulse oximeter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences