Screening for retinopathy of prematurity: is it painful?

Biology of the Neonate
Sylvia BeldaPilar Tejada

Abstract

Screening programmes for retinopathy of prematurity have shown to reduce unfavourable visual outcome and to be cost-effective. Following present recommendations, almost 1% of all newborn babies should therefore be screened and undergo at least one ophthalmologic examination. This is a skilled procedure that requires drug instillation and manipulation of the ocular globe with scleral indentation. The objective of this study is to describe the side effects of this ophthalmic exam with special focus on the occurrence of pain. This was an observational study with a before-after analysis where all neonates undergoing an ophthalmologic exam during a 4-month period in a third level hospital were included. CRIES pain score was determined before the exam, 5 min after and 24 h after the screening manoeuvre. Blood pressure and pulse rate were determined in addition to the mentioned measurements 30 min after the ophthalmologic examination. Minimum oxygen saturation, apnoeas, gastrointestinal side effects (like vomiting and gastric aspirates), the need for respiratory assistance or for intensive care unit admission were recorded within 24 h before and after the procedure. 27 preterm neonates underwent an ophthalmologic examination and were ...Continue Reading

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