Pain management in preterm infants with necrotizing enterocolitis – an international expert consensus statement (2025) Judith A. ten Barge

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An expert consensus statement providing nine recommendations on optimal pain assessment and pain treatment in preterm infants suffering from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). It addresses the variability in current analgesic practices and provides clinical guidance for healthcare professionals caring for this vulnerable population, recommending regular pain assessments and pre-emptive analgesic therapy (e.g., paracetamol and an opioid) in infants with NEC stage≥II.