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
1 Anti-anxiety medications. 2  These drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder. 3  They may also help reduce agitation and insomnia.4  Long-term anti-anxiety drugs typically are antidepressants that also work for anxiety. Antidepressants are used to treat depression, anxiety and sometimes other conditions. 2  They can help improve symptoms such as sadness, hopelessness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating and lack of interest in activities. 3  Antidepressants are not addictive and do not cause dependency. 4  Anti-anxiety medications.