Comparison of the Efficacy of Oral Sucrose Administration at Two Different Times of a Painful Procedure in Neonates.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Administering 24% Oral Sucrose Two Minutes Before Versus at the Same Time in the Performance of a Painful Procedure in the Neonate.

The objective of this study is to compare the use of 24% sucrose in pain control in neonates from 32 weeks of gestation onwards according to the time of administration of sucrose in venous and arterial puncture for blood collection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Neonates whose parents and/or guardians have signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neonates connected to invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Neonates presenting any type of neurological alteration or showing signs of irritability prior to the puncture.
• Neonates who have received sedation.
• Neonates presenting withdrawal syndrome.