IV procedure awareness for children – Full Text
“This review aimed to summarize content related to needle procedures represented in picture books for 5- to 8-year-old children” Nauman et al (2023).
Buzzy device for reducing venipuncture pain – Full Text
“The Buzzy device effectively reduces pain caused by percutaneous antecubital venipuncture in children in different age groups” Simoncini et al (2023).
Virtual reality to manage IV procedure-related pain
“Non-immersive virtual reality is an effective adjunctive therapy for the reduction of pain in children undergoing painful injection procedures in an outpatient setting” Camacho-Cruz et al (2023).
Procedural pain in hospitalized children in a Chinese children’s hospital
“This study sought to describe the frequency and pain intensity of procedures for medical care in hospitalized children in a Chinese children’s hospital” Chen et al (2020).
Efficacy and safety of a virtual reality distraction for needle pain in children
To assess the efficacy and safety of a virtual reality distraction for needle pain in 2 common hospital settings” Chan et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and safety of a virtual reality distraction for needle pain in 2 common hospital settings: the emergency department (ED) and outpatient pathology (ie, outpatient laboratory). The […]
Study of pain response in neonates during venipuncture
This study found that topical anesthetic agents were effective in reducing pain during venipuncture” Kaur et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Neonates being nonverbal are unable to express their pain leading to underestimation of their pain and hence insufficient pain relief. Neonatal pain is assessed by pain scales based on the behavioural and physiological changes that […]
Use of lidocaine on vascular pain induced by hypertonic saline infusion
To determine the analgesic efficacy and analgesic duration of lidocaine 20 mg and 40 mg on eliminating the vascular pain associated with hypertonic saline infusion” Song et al (2019). Abstract: PURPOSE: To determine the analgesic efficacy and analgesic duration of lidocaine 20 mg and 40 mg on eliminating the vascular pain associated with hypertonic saline […]
Impact of external cold and vibration and soap bubbles on phlebotomy pain
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the applications of external cold and vibration and blowing soap bubbles during phlebotomy in children aged between 3 and 6 years” Binay et al (2019). Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the applications of external cold and […]
Oral 24% sucrose for pain control in healthy newborns receiving venipuncture
To test the hypothesis that oral administration of 24% sucrose associated with nonnutritive sucking in healthy newborns receiving venipuncture beyond the first week of life controls pain and pain-related variation in heart rate (HR) and noninvasive oxygen saturation (SpO2)” De Bernardo et al (2019). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that oral administration of 24% […]
Efficacy and safety of EMLA in infants <3 months of age
To determine the efficacy and safety of EMLA in infants
Eliminating or reducing needle pain in children using lean methodology
Over 200,000 patients experience needle pain annually in our institution, caused by blood draws, intravenous access, vaccinations, and injections on all inpatient units, emergency departments, outpatient laboratories, and ambulatory clinics” Friedrichsdorf et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Pain remains common, underrecognized, and undertreated in children’s hospitals and pediatric clinics. Over 200,000 patients experience needle pain annually […]
Reducing needle-related pain and distress management in children
Children with intellectual disability despite receiving more relieving techniques during a needle-related procedure experienced more pain and anxiety when compared to healthy children” Pascolo et al (2018). Abstract: Children with intellectual disability frequently undergo needle-related procedures for diagnosis or treatment. Nevertheless, only a few studies deal with pain and distress management during the procedure in […]
Effects of thermomechanical stimulation during intravenous catheter insertion
This was an open-label, randomized clinical trial comparing the effects of thermomechanical stimulation (Buzzy) versus no intervention in 105 adults undergoing intravenous (IV) catheter insertion before elective orthopedic surgical procedures” Randomized et al (2018). Abstract: This was an open-label, randomized clinical trial comparing the effects of thermomechanical stimulation (Buzzy) versus no intervention in 105 adults […]
Certified Child Life Specialist intervention on pediatric pain during peripheral IV line placement
<h2 class=”modern-quote pull alignleft”>This study evaluated the effects of Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) intervention on pediatric distress and pain and family satisfaction during routine peripheral intravenous (PIV) line placement in the emergency department (ED)” Sanchez Cristal et al (2018).</h2> Abstract: This study evaluated the effects of Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) intervention on pediatric […]
Sedation protocol for short painful procedures in newborns
The aim of this study is to evaluate the use and safety of a sedation protocol with sevoflurane for short painful procedures in newborns” Gomez et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the use and safety of a sedation protocol with sevoflurane for short painful procedures in newborns. STUDY […]