Table 2 Mean clinical and demographic characteristics of the four groups
Mean Values (Standard Deviation) | Sucrose N = 21 | Placebo N = 19 | Pacifier & Sucrose N = 22 | Pacifier & Placebo N = 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (days) | 63 (71) | 64 (55) | 68 (61) | 38 (39) |
Weight (kg) | 4.7 (1.8) | 4.9 (1.4) | 4.9 (1.2) | 4.2 (1.1) |
Gest Age (wks) | 37 (3.9) | 39 (1.3) | 39 (2.9) | 38 (2.1) |
NPO (min) | 43 (36) | 43 (60) | 73 (169) | 42 (50) |
Rectal Temp (°C) | 37 (1.0) | 37 (0.9) | 37 (0.6) | 37 (0.8) |
O2 Sat (%) | 97 (2.0) | 96 (2.3) | 97 (2.0) | 97 (2.8) |
Resp Rate (bpm) | 40 (8.5) | 40 (10.7) | 40 (10.6) | 40 (10.4) |
Male Sex | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Admitted | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
Previous Analgesia | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 |