髋关节置换术后假体周围感染的治疗

目的 探讨髋关节置换术后假体周围感染患者接受清创术、一期翻修术、二期翻修术及旷置术的临床效果.方法 1993年6月至2008年6月因髋关节置换术后假体周围感染接受手术治疗患者46例,男27例,女19例;年龄34～80岁,平均55.8岁.术前诊断感染的方法包括红细胞沉降率、C反应蛋白检查,放射性核素扫描,窦道分泌物及关节穿刺液培养.行保留假体的清创术7例,一期翻修术14例,二期翻修术21例,旷置术4例.术后观察伤口外观,随访时采用Harris评分对髋关节功能进行评估,行实验室检查确定感染控制情况.结果 46例假体周围感染患者中29例培养结果 阳性,表皮葡萄球菌占感染病原体的首位(37.9%),其次为金黄色葡萄球菌(24.2%).35例获得随访,随访时间12～179个月,平均61.6个月.末次随访时Harris评分2～99分,平均76.5分.清创术后假体周围感染的控制率为16.7%,一期翻修术为54.5%,二期翻修术为93.3%,旷置术为100%.二期翻修术后假体周围骨折发生率13.3%,术后脱位率13.3%.11例感染复发,复发时间为感染治疗术后2～127个月,平均39.5个月.其中10例再次接受手术治疗,包括清创术1例、二期翻修术8例、旷置术1例.结论 清创术与一期翻修术的选择应严格把握适应证.二期翻修术感染控制率高,但有发生假体周围骨折和脱位的风险.表皮葡萄球菌及金黄色葡萄球菌足关节感染的主要病原菌.     

髋关节置换术后假体周围感染的治疗

目的 探讨髋关节置换术后假体周围感染患者接受清创术、一期翻修术、二期翻修术及旷置术的临床效果.方法 1993年6月至2008年6月因髋关节置换术后假体周围感染接受手术治疗患者46例,男27例,女19例;年龄34～80岁,平均55.8岁.术前诊断感染的方法包括红细胞沉降率、C反应蛋白检查,放射性核素扫描,窦道分泌物及关节穿刺液培养.行保留假体的清创术7例,一期翻修术14例,二期翻修术21例,旷置术4例.术后观察伤口外观,随访时采用Harris评分对髋关节功能进行评估,行实验室检查确定感染控制情况.结果 46例假体周围感染患者中29例培养结果 阳性,表皮葡萄球菌占感染病原体的首位(37.9%),其次为金黄色葡萄球菌(24.2%).35例获得随访,随访时间12～179个月,平均61.6个月.末次随访时Harris评分2～99分,平均76.5分.清创术后假体周围感染的控制率为16.7%,一期翻修术为54.5%,二期翻修术为93.3%,旷置术为100%.二期翻修术后假体周围骨折发生率13.3%,术后脱位率13.3%.11例感染复发,复发时间为感染治疗术后2～127个月,平均39.5个月.其中10例再次接受手术治疗,包括清创术1例、二期翻修术8例、旷置术1例.结论 清创术与一期翻修术的选择应严格把握适应证.二期翻修术感染控制率高,但有发生假体周围骨折和脱位的风险.表皮葡萄球菌及金黄色葡萄球菌足关节感染的主要病原菌.     

人工全髋关节翻修术治疗假体置换术后感染

目的:探讨全髋关节置换术后假体周围感染的治疗方法。方法:1998年1月～2002年6月共收治7例全髋关节置换术后感染患者。采用一期全髋关节翻修术3例,二期全髋关节翻修术4例,术后平均随访14个月。结果:患者髋关节评分平均提高37.6分(Harris评分),经随访无一例感染患者复发。结论:人工全髋关节置换术后感染患者经过彻底清创和使用有效抗生素治疗后,可一期或二期进行全髋关节翻修术,治疗假体周围感染,改善患肢关节功能。     

人工全髋关节翻修术治疗假体置换术后感染

目的:探讨全髋关节置换术后假体周围感染的治疗方法.方法:1998年1月～2002年6月共收治7例全髋关节置换术后感染患者.采用一期全髋关节翻修术3例,二期全髋关节翻修术4例,术后平均随访14个月.结果:患者髋关节评分平均提高37.6分(Harris评分),经随访无一例感染患者复发.结论:人工全髋关节置换术后感染患者经过彻底清创和使用有效抗生素治疗后,可一期或二期进行全髋关节翻修术,治疗假体周围感染,改善患肢关节功能.     

人工全髋关节翻修术治疗假体置换术后感染

目的：探讨全髋关节置换术后假体周围感染的治疗方法。方法：1998年1月～2002年6月共收治7例全髋关节置换术后感染患者。采用一期全髋关节翻修术3例，二期全髋关节翻修术4例，术后平均随访14个月。结果：患者髋关节评分平均提高37．6分(Harris评分)，经随访无一例感染患者复发。结论：人工全髋关节置换术后感染患者经过彻底清创和使用有效抗生素治疗后，可一期或二期进行全髋关节翻修术，治疗假体周围感染，改善患肢关节功能。     

二期翻修术治疗髋关节假体周围感染

[目的]探讨采用临时间隔物并二期髋关节翻修手术治疗髋关节假体周围感染的有效性和治疗效果。[方法]回顾性分析2010年1月~2014年3月进行二期髋关节翻修手术治疗髋关节假体周围感染的29例患者资料。其中男18例,女11例,平均年龄(58.48±12.26)岁。采用一期取出假体、清创的抗生素间隔物置入,二期行关节翻修置换术。分析患者感染病原,通过比较术前术后Harris评分评估翻修术的效果。[结果]2例细菌培养为耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌(MRSA)的患者经数次清创后仍不能控制感染,另1例患者二期翻修因感染复发失败。其余26例患者二期手术后平均随访(29.12±9.26)个月(12~51个月),没有发生假体松动和感染复发,术前Harris评分平均为(48.11±19.42)分(18~91分),末次随访时平均为(84.27±14.11)分(58~100分),差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。[结论]髋关节假体周围感染通过一期清创,间隔物置入及二期翻修手术可以有效控制感染并重建髋关节功能。而MRSA造成的髋关节假体周围感染是一期清创失败的原因之一。     

人工髋关节置换术后5年内翻修的原因分析及处理方法

目的 探讨初次髋关节置换术后早期翻修的原因和防治方法.方法 回顾性分析2002年1月至2007年6月55例行人工髋关节翻修术患者的资料,其中术后5年内(含5年)翻修11例,翻修原因及翻修方式为:髋臼假体位置不良导致复发性脱位2例,手术调整髋臼假体位置;髋臼假体松动5例,翻修髋臼和(或)股骨假体;术后早期股骨假体周围骨折2例,行骨折复位固定;股骨头磨损髋臼1例,行全髋翻修;感染1例,行二期手术翻修.术前和术后随访采用Harris评分评估髋关节功能.术前Harris评分平均46分(28～62分).结果 本组随访时间16～76个月,平均36个月.术后Harris评分提高至平均86分(75～96分).术后出现并发症2例:1例术后局部血肿形成,4周后需再次手术清理血肿;1例术后关节不稳,经适当牵引制动后关节不稳定现象消失.无感染、深静脉血栓、主要血管和神经损伤等并发症发生.结论 初次髋关节置换早期翻修主要原因与髋臼假体处理、假体选择和安放技术不当有关,因此提高髋臼假体安放的手术技术有助于改善人工髋关节的疗效.     

人工髋关节置换术后感染的Ⅱ期翻修手术治疗

目的:探讨Ⅱ期翻修手术治疗在全髋关节置换术后感染的疗效和临床体会,以及该技术的安全性和有效性。方法:2006年1月至2009年3月,采用Ⅱ期翻修手术治疗17例(17髋)髋关节疾患,男7例,女10例;年龄43～75岁,平均58.5岁。17例患髋均有不同程度疼痛;关节液或假体周围组织细菌培养,11例阳性,6例阴性;术中所有患者假体周围组织病理检查发现急性炎症;8例出现与假体相通的窦道;15例血沉增快,15例C反应蛋白增高;17例X线片有骨融解、假体松动及骨膜反应等表现。所有病例采用Ⅱ期翻修手术治疗,Ⅰ期手术彻底清创,取出假体,以含万古霉素的骨水泥假体临时旷置,术后静脉输入抗生素4周后,改为口服抗生素6周。术后定期复查血沉和C反应蛋白,待结果正常后再Ⅱ期行人工髋关节翻修术。结合手术前后患者髋关节Harris评分,对人工髋关节置换术后感染的Ⅱ期翻修手术治疗进行分析。结果:所有患者获随访,时间12～35个月,平均19.5个月,术后X线片显示关节假体位置正确。Harris髋关节评分从术前平均(39.3±5.6)分提高到末次随访的平均(84.4±10.3)分(t=15.86,P0.01)。结论:Ⅱ期翻修手术治疗人工髋关节置换术后感染,具有疗效良好、安全可靠等优点,其为人工髋关节置换术后感染的治疗提供一种可靠的选择。     

关节假体周围真菌感染的一期翻修

<正>髋、膝关节假体周围真菌感染是很少见的,但可导致严重的并发症。在这项研究中,作者回顾了2001~2011年一期翻修的10例(6例髋、4例膝)关节假体周围真菌感染患者,平均随访7年(3~11年)。1例髋关节翻修术后发生脱位,1例膝关节翻修术后发生切口感染,并在术后29个月因假体周围骨折而再次行翻修手术。髋关节HHS评分增加至74分(63~84分)(P0.02),膝关节HSS评分增加至75分(70~80分)     

可吸收载药型硫酸钙治疗关节置换术后早期感染

目的探讨使用可吸收载药型硫酸钙治疗关节置换术后早期感染的临床疗效。 方法回顾性分析自2015年8月至2018年1月，选取中山市中医院骨三科关节置换术后早期感染患者9例，全部病例假体固定角度、位置良好，无假体松动，出现感染症状的平均时间为(10±3)d，全部病例均进行手术病灶彻底清创，保留关节假体，关节腔内置入可吸收载药型硫酸钙颗粒治疗。术中均进行关节周围软组织冰冻切片明确感染的诊断。采用配对样本t检验比较患者手术前后血象、红细胞沉降率、C反应蛋白、髋关节Harris评分。 结果9例中伤口分泌物细菌培养阳性6例，阴性3例。9例均获得随访，平均(21±4)个月，其中8例翻修后伤口愈合良好，假体固定牢固，感染得到控制，1例出现感染复发，假体松动。术后髋关节功能得到较大改善，翻修前Harris评分平均(32.0±7.6)分，翻修后Harris评分平均(87.2±7.7)分，差异有统计学意义(t ＝3.243，P<0.01)；翻修后红细胞沉降率与术前比较明显下降，差异有统计学意义(t＝2.117，P<0.01)，翻修后CRP与术前比较明显下降，差异有统计学意义(t＝3.344，P<0.01)。 结论关节置换术后早期感染采用保留假体的关节清创术，结合关节腔内置入可吸收载药型硫酸钙颗粒，选择好适应证，效果良好。     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Synergistic interaction between the effects of propofol and midazolam with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity in rabbits

Background: It has been shown that the depressive effects of both propofol and midazolam on consciousness are synergistic with opioids, but the nature of their interactions on other physiological systems, e. g. respiration, has not been fully investigated. The present study examined the effect of propofol and midazolam alone and in combination with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity (PNA) and whether such interactions are additive or synergistic. Methods: PNA was recorded in 27 anaesthetised and artificially ventilated rabbits. In three groups, propofol, fentanyl and midazolam were administered intravenously in incremental doses to construct dose-response curves for the depressant effects of each one on PNA. In another two groups, the effect of pretreatment with either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. on the effects of propofol and fentanyl respectively on PNA were studied. Results: Propofol and fentanyl caused a dose-dependent depression of PNA with complete abolition at the highest total doses of 16 mg · kg^?1 i. v. and 32 μg · kg^?1 i. v., respectively. In contrast, midazolam in incremental doses to a total of 0.8 mg · kg^?1 reduced mean PNA by 63%, but approximately 12% of PNA remained at a total dose as high as 6.4 mg · kg^?1. The mean ED₅₀s, calculated from dose-response curves, were 5.4 mg · kg^?1, 3.9 μg · kg^?1 and 0.4 mg · kg^?1 for propofol, fentanyl and midazolam, respectively. Initial doses of either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. acted synergistically with subsequent doses of either propofol or fentanyl to abolish PNA at total doses of 8 mg · kg^?1 and 8 μg · kg^?1, respectively. Conclusion: Fentanyl has a synergistic interaction with both propofol and midazolam on PNA and hence potentially on respiration.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.     

Systemic analgesia adapted to the children's condition

A concept of balanced analgesia using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol (acetaminophen), opioids, and corticosteroids can also be used in patients with pre-existing illnesses. NSAIDs are the most effective treatment for acute pain of moderate intensity in children; however, these drugs should be avoided in patients at increased risk for serious side effects, e.g. patients with renal impairment, bleeding tendency, or extreme prematurity. NSAIDs can be given with minimal risks to the younger child with mild to moderate asthma, and, in these patients, the use of steroids can be encouraged; in addition to their antiemetic and analgesic action, a beneficial effect on asthma symptoms can be expected. In the non-intubated child with cerebral trauma, exaggerated sedation caused by opioids and increased bleeding tendency caused by NSAIDs must be avoided. In neonates and small infants, the oral administration of sucrose or glucose is helpful to minimize pain reaction during short uncomfortable interventions.