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The effect of Gentle Human Touch during endotracheal suctioning on procedural pain response in preterm infant

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
The effect of Gentle Human Touch during endotracheal suctioning on procedural pain response in preterm infant.
Registration Number
IRCT20180508039587N1
Lead Sponsor
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit
The gestational age between 27-34 weeks
The birth weight is 1200 grams and higher
Having a tube in the trachea
The need for mechanical ventilation
Not getting sedation or anesthetic four hours before the intervention
Not having skin disease and any skin contact disorder
Not to be exposed to any painful activity at least one hour before the intervention
The absence of congenital anomalies

Exclusion Criteria

Changing the clinical condition of the baby, such as sudden death of the baby or need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A sudden need for sedation or anesthetic
intracranial hemorrhage higher than degree II,
Need to install a chest tube
Having seizures

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain score in Premature Infant Pain Profile. Timepoint: Measurement of pain 30 seconds before suctioning without intervention and with intervention. Measuring pain in 30 seconds after suctioning with intervention and without intervention.Comparison of pain score at these times occurs. Method of measurement: Premature Infant Pain Profile.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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