Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development
Medical Xpress
JUNE 8, 2025
As is the case internationally, sucrose is used widely in New Zealand, but there is considerable variation in protocols of use across hospitals. Sucrose may stop preterm babies from showing signs of pain , but physiological and neurological pain responses nevertheless happen. No national guidelines for best practice exist.
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