In addition to PIPP, other pain assessment tools can be used to help determine how much pain a baby is experiencing. These include: 1  the Neonatal Facial Coding Scale (NFCS). 2  the Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability Scale (FLACC). 3  the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS).ime and experience can also be contextual factors that influence pain. For example, if a baby has had to endure multiple painful procedures, over time his response to the next painful procedure is often reduced. How well and how much a baby sleeps can also be an indication of pain.
Antidepressants are psychiatric drugs which are available on prescription and are licensed to treat depression. Some are also licensed to treat other conditions, such as: anxiety
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants. They can ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression, are relatively safe and typically cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants do.