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Management of Neonatal Pain Associated with Circumcision.
1Morehead State University, 316 West Second Street, 201K Center for Health, Education, and Research, Morehead, KY 40351, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|November 3, 2024
Summary
Newborn circumcision pain is managed using medications and comfort measures like sucking and touch. Nurses play a key role in pain assessment and family education for post-procedure care.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric pain management
Background:
- Circumcision is a common neonatal procedure.
- Effective pain management is crucial for newborns undergoing circumcision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline pain management strategies for neonatal circumcision.
- To define the nursing role in managing circumcision pain and supporting families.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmacologic methods (anesthetics, analgesia).
- Exploration of nonpharmacological interventions (nutritive sucking, music, touch).
- Utilization of pain scales for assessment.
Main Results:
- Multiple strategies exist for managing circumcision pain.
- Pain scales aid in evaluating newborn responses.
- Nursing interventions are vital for optimal pain control and family support.
Conclusions:
- A multimodal approach combining pharmacologic and nonpharmacological methods is recommended.
- Nurses are integral to assessing pain, administering interventions, and educating families.
- Proper pain management enhances the newborn's recovery and family's coping ability.
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