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Pain Reduction Effects of Continuous Fentanyl Infusion to Intensive Care Neonates
Wi Kyung Hwang, Heng Mi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(5):657-665.   Published online May 15, 1999
Purpose : To determine whether pain control using fentanyl would effectively reduce behavioral distress, physiologic and hormonal responses to postoperative pain and mechanical ventilation in neonates. Methods : Neonates who were admitted to the NICU(neonate intensive care unit) of Kyungpook University Hospital, requiring surgery or mechanical ventilation were evaluated. Twelve neonates undergoing operation were randomised into two groups. After operation, one...