After circumcision--what analgesic is...

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usually give to baby's that have pain? I need this info for a care plan and I can't find anything anywhere that tells me what is given? Except for sucrose. What do you guys do in your Post partum units w/ babies who still have pain--do you have standing orders? Thanks SSSOOOO much!:monkeydance:

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Specializes in OB, ortho/neuro, home care, office.

nothing is given to the newborns sad but true

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Specializes in LDRP.

Oh no..........................

That stinks. :(

oh, and thanks for the fast imput!!!

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Specializes in OB.

I have occasionally seen physicians who will order a couple of doses of liquid tylenol after a circumcision. Not very often though.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

It varies. Some dr's use local anesthetics. Others just have us give Sweet-Ease to comfort the newborn. It really does vary. It's not a pretty procedure to witness, nor endure, I would daresay.

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particularly after a Gomco, the babies seem uncomfortable. We will often put vaseline on a small gauze and put that between the member and diaper to prevent sticking. Sad but true those little guys seem pretty painful sometimes.

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Specializes in ICU.

I'm in my Maternity rotation right now and where I am, they are giving Tylenol 40mg PO (liquid).

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Our docs use a local and we give them SweetEase... they are usually pretty content afterwards.

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I'm in my Maternity rotation right now and where I am, they are giving Tylenol 40mg PO (liquid).

Ok, thanks for that specific dosage--that really helped with a hypothetical situation I am creating for a concept map!

:)

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