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  • Why Are So Many Newborns Still Being Denied Pain Relief?

    Why Are So Many Newborns Still Being Denied Pain Relief?

    In 1985, a premature baby was born in Maryland who needed surgery to tie off a dangerous blood vessel near his heart. The newborn, Jeffrey, died weeks after the procedure. His family learned afterwards that none of the procedures had been performed with analgesics; the only drug administered was a muscle relaxant.