Use of oral sucrose as analgesia in infancy.
Date First Published:
October 20, 2009
Last Updated:
October 21, 2009
Report by:
Chris Hawkins, Paediatric A&E LAT (Sunderland Royal Hospital)
Three-Part Question:
In [a 3 month old who presents unwell to A&E and requires venepuncture] would [oral sucrose] provide [effecive analgesia during the procedure].