Median pain scores during venipuncture for newborns using the Douleur Aiguë du Nouveau-né (DAN) scale†
| Comparison | Median pain scores | Median difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| †DAN scale pain score: 0 = none, 10 = maximum. CI defined in glossary. | ||
| ‡Not significant. | ||
| 30% glucose v placebo | 5 v 7 | 2 (1 to 4) |
| 30% sucrose v placebo | 5 v 7 | 2 (0 to 4) |
| Pacifier v placebo | 2 v 7 | 5 (4 to 7) |
| 30% sucrose + pacifier v placebo | 1 v 7 | 6 (5 to 8) |
| 30% glucose v pacifier | 5 v 2 | 3 (2 to 5) |
| 30% sucrose v pacifier | 5 v 2 | 3 (1 to 5) |
| 30% sucrose + pacifier v pacifier | 1 v 2 | 1 (0 to 2)‡ |