Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Can oral sucrose reduce the pain and distress associated with screening for retinopathy of prematurity?
Infants undergoing eye exams to screen for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) demonstrate physiologic and behavioral manifestations of pain and distress. Oral sucrose has analgesic properties that might reduce these effects. ⋯ Oral [S] was not effective in reducing pain/distress from the ROP screening exam. Alternative strategies should be considered to achieve adequate pain relief.