Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus … Our children love them, and don’t hesitate to sing (scream?) Their songs to us all day long. A recent study from Northwestern University (United States) has found a medical utility for the tubes of the favorite stars of our little ones: according to researchers, music could help limit the pain of the child after an operation.
To come to this (surprising) conclusion, the scientists asked 60 children aged 9 to 14 who had had an operation to choose some music, then listen to it for 30 minutes. Result: at the end of the experiment, the postoperative pain rate of the small patients had significantly decreased.
An effective method without side effects
“Audiotherapy is an effective method of reducing pain in children without side effects,” says Dr. Santhanam Suresh, lead author of the study published in the journal. Pediatric Surgery International. In fact, the traditional analgesics that are used in adults present risks to the health of the youngest, in particular on the respiratory level. “
“The idea is to fool the brain, and make it think of something other than pain,” add the scientists. Good news for all parents who can no longer see One Direction and Violetta in painting: Researchers say audiobooks and classical music work just as well. Phew!
Did you know ? Mom’s presence soothes baby’s pain.
