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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 27, 2014 - Issue 5
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Research Article

Effect of Kangaroo mother care in reducing pain due to heel prick among preterm neonates: a crossover trial

Ambika Gnanam ChidambaramNeonatal Division, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) PondicherryIndia
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S. ManjulaNeonatal Division, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) PondicherryIndia
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B. AdhisivamNeonatal Division, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) PondicherryIndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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B. Vishnu BhatNeonatal Division, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) PondicherryIndia
Pages 488-490 | Received 25 May 2013, Accepted 20 Jun 2013, Published online: 18 Jul 2013
 
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Abstract

Background: Preterm neonates undergo several painful procedures in NICU including heel prick for blood sugar monitoring. Nonpharmacological interventions have been tried to decrease this procedural pain. There are only few studies on Kangaroo mother care (KMC) in reducing pain among preterm neonates.

Method: This crossover trial was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital in south India. Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) related to heel prick was assessed in 50 preterm neonates undergoing KMC and compared with 50 preterm babies without KMC.

Results: PIPP scores at 15 minutes and 30 minutes after heel prick were significantly less in KMC group compared to control group. Mean PIPP difference between baseline and 30 minutes after heel prick was also significantly low in KMC group compared to control group.

Conclusion: KMC is effective in reducing pain due to heel prick among preterm babies.

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