Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2765636 | Journal of Critical Care | 2009 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The use of behaviors is strongly recommended for pain assessment in unconscious patients, and results from this study support this clinical guideline. Vital signs should be used with caution for the detection of pain as they can be influenced by other factors besides pain.
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Authors
Céline RN, PhD, Caroline RN, BSc, MScA(c),