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Effects of breastfeeding and heel warming on pain levels during heel stick in neonates.

Diler YılmazSevil Inal
Published in: International journal of nursing practice (2019)
Both breastfeeding and heel warming are effective in reducing the calming time during heel stick procedures. However, breastfeeding is more effective than heel warming in reducing pain during heel stick and should be preferred as the first choice.
Keyphrases
  • preterm infants
  • chronic pain
  • neuropathic pain
  • spinal cord injury
  • spinal cord
  • decision making