Efficacy of 25% dextrose versus breast milk on pain and duration of cry during heel prick in neonates: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Neonates, especially admitted to neonatal intensive care unit, frequently need various medical interventions in their early days. A common procedure is the heel prick for blood sampling. Although necessary for diagnosis, this procedure can be stressful for neonates, causing pain, extended crying, an...

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Published in:	Journal of Integrative Nursing
Main Authors:	Sabitri Acharya, Pity Koul, Santosh Pokhrel, Talagatoti David Ratna Paul
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Subjects:	breastmilk dextrose duration of cry heel prick neonates
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jin.jin_74_24