Table 4.
Papers that compared different surgical procedures to perform MC
| Authors | Newborns (n) | Mogen | Gomco | Plastibell | Concurrent analgesia | Pain scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taeusch et al. [25] |
59 |
30 |
- |
29 |
DPNB + dextrose solution (all babies) |
Cry response |
| Kaufman et al. [26] |
57 |
29 |
28 |
- |
EMLA+sucrose solution (Gomco n=14, Mogen n=14) /EMLA+water (Gomco n=14, Mogen n=15) |
Crying time/facial grimancing |
| Taddio et al. [30] | 86 | 57 | 29 | - | DPNB+EMLA+ acetaminophen (Mogen) / EMLA (Gomco) | NFCS/ crying time |
In bold, the most effective analgesic method or the least painful surgical procedure.
Abbreviation: DPNB Dorsal penile nerve block.