Identification and Proper Management of Pain in Newborns: A Literature Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v15i97p16126-16139Keywords:
Neonatology, Pain, Classification, Methods, NewbornAbstract
Objective: To identify the main pain assessment scales for newborns, aiming to improve the care and understanding ofthe professional team. Additionally, to present the mainpharmacological and non-pharmacological tools for painrelief. Method: Literature review conducted in variousdatabases, without restrictions on language or publicationdate, considering all relevant works on the proposed topic. Results: The analysis revealed the difficulties professionalsface in identifying pain in newborns. However, the use ofpain scales improved caregivers' perception of pain, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methodswere effective in alleviating pain in this target population.Conclusion: Considering that in the field of neonatology it is possible to see several advances in understanding, theuse of instruments and alternatives can provide holistic and humanized care for neonates, improving their experience in a fragile environment.
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