Abstract

Ethyl chloride is a cheap option among several options available to prevent pain in venipuncture. However, its use is controversial. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of five topical analgesics in children. The results showed that all topical analgesics were effective (p <0.001) to prevent pain.

Author Details

Luís Manuel Cunha Batalha Sr., PhD, Nursing School of Coimbra and Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Coimbra, Portugal; Matilde Correia, Msc, Ambulatory Department of Pediatric of the Hospital and University Center of Coimbra, Portugal, Coimbra, Portugal

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Lead Author Affiliation

Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Pain, Topical Analgesics, Venipuncture

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Topical analgesics for preventing venipuncture pain in children

Melbourne, Australia

Ethyl chloride is a cheap option among several options available to prevent pain in venipuncture. However, its use is controversial. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of five topical analgesics in children. The results showed that all topical analgesics were effective (p <0.001) to prevent pain.