[Analysing heart rate variability to improve the monitoring of pain]

Rev Infirm. 2016 Dec;65(226):38-39. doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2016.09.014.
[Article in French]

Abstract

An innovative technique based on the analysis of instantaneous heart rate variability helps to improve the prevention and management of pain and discomfort. Simple to implement, this non-invasive technique is based on the continuous recording of the electrocardiograph signal.

Keywords: anaesthesia; anesthésie; douleur; fréquence cardiaque; heart rate; pain; sedation; sédation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Rate*
  • Humans
  • Pain Management*