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Infant crying: nature, physiologic consequences, and select interventions.

Susan M Ludington-Hoe1, Xiaomei Cong, Fariba Hashemi

  • 1Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. SML15@po.cwru.edu

Neonatal Network : NN
|April 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Infant crying, a Valsalva-like maneuver, can cause serious health issues including brain injury. Prompt, consistent caregiver response and methods like kangaroo care can effectively manage infant crying.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal physiology
  • Infant behavior

Background:

  • Infant crying is a primary communication method.
  • Understanding the physiological impact of crying is crucial for infant well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the physiological nature of infant crying.
  • To outline nursing interventions for managing infant crying.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the physiological events associated with infant crying.
  • Description of various nursing interventions.

Main Results:

  • Infant crying involves a Valsalva-like maneuver with potential for physiological distress.
  • Negative sequelae include increased heart rate, blood pressure, reduced oxygen, and potential brain injury.

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  • Effective interventions include prompt caregiver response, kangaroo care, swaddling, and sensory stimulation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Caregiver responsiveness is key to mitigating negative effects of crying.
    • Kangaroo care and other interventions are effective in managing infant crying.
    • Addressing infant crying promptly supports infant health and mother-infant interaction.