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The use of non-nutritive sucking to decrease the physiologic pain response during neonatal circumcision: a randomized

Mary M T South1, Robert A Strauss, Andrew P South

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA. msouth@unch.unc.edu

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 16, 2005
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Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) significantly reduced crying time and pain scores in neonates undergoing circumcision. This inexpensive method complements standard pain management, offering a valuable addition for infant comfort during the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatric pain management
  • Surgical procedures in neonates

Background:

  • Circumcision is a common neonatal procedure associated with pain.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for neonates undergoing circumcision.
  • Current methods include oral analgesics and nerve blocks, but additional interventions are explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of non-nutritive sucking (NNS) on the physiologic pain response in neonates during circumcision.
  • To assess if NNS can be an effective adjunct to standard pain management techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with term neonates undergoing circumcision.
  • Infants received oral Tylenol and a dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB).

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  • The study group additionally received non-nutritive sucking (NNS) before and during the procedure. Heart rate, crying time, and salivary cortisol levels were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference in heart rate was observed between groups.
    • The NNS group showed a significant decrease in crying time (P < .01).
    • Salivary cortisol levels at 90 minutes post-procedure and pain scores were significantly lower in the NNS group (P < .01).

    Conclusions:

    • Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) effectively reduces specific indicators of pain in neonates during circumcision.
    • NNS is a safe, inexpensive, and valuable addition to dorsal penile nerve block and oral analgesics for neonatal circumcision pain.
    • This intervention offers a practical approach to improve neonatal comfort during circumcision.