NICU Pain Management

        Prevention

            • Does the procedure need to be done?             

            • Can the procedure be clustered with other cares?             

            • Minimize tape use

        Procedural pain management

            Venipuncture vs Heelstick

            Sucrose and Breastmilk

            Intervention Menu

        Midazolam is contraindicated for pain in neonates.

        Propofol is controversial

            can build up in preterm infants.