Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
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Assessing pain in premature babies is difficult because of their limited capacities to communicate. The aim of this study was to recognize manifestations of acute and chronic pain or, on the contrary, of well-being state, and to validate a "pain scale" for premature babies. ⋯ An objective assessment of pain and discomfort in premature babies can be made using a "pain scale" useful for care and therapeutic decisions.