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Utilizing an Oral Sucrose Solution to Minimize Neonatal Pain
Author(s) -
Thompson Debbie Gearner
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1088-145x.2005.00002.x
Subject(s) - modalities , medicine , protocol (science) , pain management , treatment modality , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , alternative medicine , surgery , social science , pathology , sociology
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.