Facial Expression as an Indicator of Pain in Critically Ill Intubated Adults During Endotracheal Suctioning
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Facial expression to discriminate between pain and absence of pain in critically ill intubated adults during painful procedures
Background Pain is a complex multidimensional concept that is difficult to define. Individual pain experiences influence cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses (Figure 1). Pain assessment is a significant challenge in critically ill adults, especially those who are unable to communicate their pain level. In critical care many factors may alter oral communication including tracheal intub...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Critical Care
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1062-3264,1937-710X
DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2013705