Non-Nutritive Sucking and Swaddling for Pain Relief in Term Neonates: Randomised Controlled Trial

Non-Nutritive Sucking and Swaddling for Pain Relief in Term Neonates: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Non pharmacological approaches are important in pain control in neonates, specially in term healthy neonates. Non-nutritive sucking and swaddling are considered effective strategies for pain control in these population, but the effect in their association are not clear until now. The hypothesis of the study is that association between non-nutritive sucking and swaddling reduces pain scores resulting from venepuncture compared to non-nutritive sucking alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Term healthy neonates

Exclusion Criteria:

• NICU admission