Utilizing an oral sucrose solution to minimize neonatal pain

Utilizing an oral sucrose solution to minimize neonatal pain

Thompson DG

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

2005

Nursing; PedPal Lit; Administration; Newborn; Diagnosis; Newborn Infant; Diseases; administration & dosage; Drug Therapy; nursing Pain Measurement Randomized Controlled Trials Risk Assessment Severity of Illness Index Sucrose; adverse effects Treatment Outcome; etiology; methods Pain; Oral Comparative Study Evidence-Based Medicine Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant; therapy Intensive Care Units Male Neonatal Nursing

ISSUES AND PURPOSE: To present an evidence-based practice protocol for oral sucrose administration to minimize neonatal procedural pain. CONCLUSION: Examination of published research may provide additional modalities to expand an established pediatric pain-management program. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The extensive research evaluating oral sucrose supports its inclusion in a pediatric pain-management program. A thorough implementation plan will allow new modalities to be included to optimize procedural pain relief for hospitalized neonates with minimal staff resistance and improved patient outcomes.

2005

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