Passive smoking increases pain perception in children undergoing venous catheterization

Topaloglu N., TEKİN M., Yildirim S., Kucuk A., Gonullu B., HANCI V.

ACTA PAEDIATRICA, vol.102, no.11, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 102 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/apa.12358
  • Journal Name: ACTA PAEDIATRICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Catheterization, Children, Cigarette, Pain perception, Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AimTo establish whether there is any association between passive smoking and pain perception in children, in the absence of existing studies into possible links.