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Phlebotomy Procedure
Reducing Pain & Crying Time During a Procedure
| Numerical Order | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months old | Sucrose (a sugar) |
| 25% solution | 4 teaspoons of water with 1 teaspoon of sugar |
| Administration | Oral syringe, dropper, nipple, or on a pacifier. |
| Given | 2 minutes before heelsticks |
| Lasts | About 5 mins |
| Infants shown to be | More alert after the procedure, less fussy, and cry for a shorter duration. |