2023
DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000001110
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Warming Prior to Heel Stick

Ulla List Toennesen,
Helene Kierkegaard,
Poul-Erik Kofoed
et al.

Abstract: Background: Capillary blood sampling (heel stick) in infants is commonly performed in neonatal care units. Before the procedure, warming the infant's heel is often a customary practice, but no consensus exists on the most effective heel-warming method. Purpose: To compare the effects of routinely used warming methods (glove, gel pack, or blanket) applied prior to heel stick on blood sample quality and infant's comfort. … Show more

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