| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917517 | Infant Behavior and Development | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Heart rate (HR) responses to the removal of a monitoring lead were assessed in 56 preterm infants who received moderate pressure, light pressure or no massage therapy. The infants who received moderate pressure massage therapy exhibited lower increases in HR suggesting an attenuated pain response. The heart rate of infants who received moderate pressure massage also returned to baseline faster than the heart rate of the other two groups, suggesting a faster recovery rate.
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Authors
Miguel A. Diego, Tiffany Field, Maria Hernandez-Reif,