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In anatomy, several standard anatomical positions are used as references for describing the position and orientation of different body parts. These positions help provide a common frame of reference when discussing anatomical structures. The anatomical position is the standard reference point for describing the body's position and orientation. In this position:
The body is upright, facing forward, and standing erect.
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How comfortable is neonatal transport?

Cath Harrison1, Liz McKechnie

  • 1Department of Neonatal Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, UK. catherine.harrison@leedsth.nhs.uk

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Infant road transport causes significant discomfort and stress, as measured by the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) score. This pain pattern was consistent across all infants, regardless of gestational age or sedation.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Transport medicine
  • Pediatric pain assessment

Background:

  • Limited data exists on infant discomfort during transport.
  • Neonatal transport is a critical but potentially stressful event for infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize infant discomfort during road transport.
  • To establish a pattern of discomfort in transported infants.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study of infants transported by a neonatal service.
  • Utilized the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) to measure stress.
  • Assessed PIPP scores at five intervals during transport, comparing to baseline.

Main Results:

  • Higher PIPP scores observed during road transport compared to baseline.

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  • Sedated/ventilated infants showed a blunted, but similar, pattern of increased discomfort.

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    • Transporting infants leads to increased discomfort and stress.
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