Pain management for infants – Myths, misconceptions, barriers; knowledge and knowledge gaps

Twelve years ago, the paper ‘Oral sucrose for pain management in infants: Myths and misconceptions’ was published Journal of Neonatal Nursing. At this time, eight myths or misconceptions were addressed. Since time there has been more than 100 studies reporting on analgesic effects sweet solutions newborns, which have synthesised included systematic reviews. There also a growth literature to support breastfeeding skin-to-skin care as well concerning evidence adverse long-term neurobehavioural outcomes associated with painful procedures. Yet, ongoing practices continue report inconsistent use these strategies during We are therefore at cross-roads – is knowledge effective treatments, harm untreated pain, yet sick, premature healthy infants continuing be exposed procedures no treatment. however myths, misconceptions, practical barriers using gaps. This will highlight existing current gaps three key evidence-based breastfeeding, solutions, hope that bring light newborn infant treatment can improved.