The effect of sucrose as pain relief/comfort during immunisation of 15‐month‐old children in health care centres: a randomised controlled trial

ConclusionThis trial revealed that 30% sucrose orally has a calming and pain‐relieving effect on 15‐month‐old infants during immunisation.
Relevance to clinical practicePublic health nurses should use a 30% sucrose solution for pain relief during immunisation of 15‐month‐old infants.

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - January 28, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Åshild Wik Despriee, Eva Langeland Tags: Original Article Source Type: research