Immature nervous system Higher sensitivity to pain Lower threshold to stimulation More readily to noxious stimuli More active neurons
Crying
FRESHMEN/WOMEN AS PARENTS
Facial and behavioral expression Obvious Facial Distress Arching Back Changes in Muscle Tone
Gross physical movements Physiological response mesurements Blood pressure↓ Sweating or shivering Stress hormones ITEM SCORE 0 SCORE 1 SCORE 2 Crying None Moaning Screaming Facial expression Relaxed smiling Wry mouth Grimacing Posture of the trunk Neutral Variable Rear up Posture of the legs Kicking Tightened Motor restlessness Moderate Restless
Gross physical movements Physiological response mesurements Blood pressure↓ Sweating or shivering Stress hormones
Gross physical movements Physiological response mesurements Blood pressure↓ Sweating or shivering Stress hormones ITEM SCORE 0 SCORE 1 SCORE 2 Crying None Moaning Screaming Facial expression Relaxed smiling Wry mouth Grimacing Posture of the trunk Neutral Variable Rear up Posture of the legs Kicking Tightened Motor restlessness Moderate Restless