Acta paediatrica
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Comparative Study
The effects of olfactory stimulation and gender differences on pain responses in full-term infants.
Studies have reported conflicting findings on whether different smells can reduce distress when infants undergo painful procedures. Our study assessed the impact of vanilla on infants' responses to a painful toe lance, including possible gender differences. ⋯ Crying and finger splaying/fisting were observable responses that may be useful for screening pain or distress in healthy neonates. Increased pain reactions by boys may reflect higher irritability. Exposure to an unfamiliar odour did not have a calming effect on full-term neonates.
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Biography Historical Article
Icons in paediatrics: Arvo Henrik Ylppö (1887-1992).