Comparison of the Pain-relieving Effects of Human Milk, Sucrose, and Distilled Water during Examinations for Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Eun Kyung JangHyejung LeeKeum Sik JoSung Mi LeeHyun Jin SeoEun Joo Huh

Published in: Child health nursing research (2019)

Sucking on a pacifier dipped in human milk or 24% sucrose did not reduce the pain associated with eye examinations in preterm infants. Pacifiers dipped in sucrose can be used to maintain better oxygen saturation during these examinations.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
preterm infants
chronic pain
pain management
preterm birth
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury