Comparison of the effect of local heat and massage on pain and duration of venipuncture in hospitalized children. Persons encountering health services for examination and investigation(Z00-Z13)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group1: The first intervention group: local heat with a heating pad, for 5 minutes, between 38-42 degrees Celsius. Intervention 2: Intervention group2: Skin massage for tw
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6 to 12 admitted to one of the internal or surgical departments of the hospital Indication of peripheral vein catheter insertion Having a Difficult Venous Access (DIVA) score =4 Not prescribing painkillers or anesthetics 4 hours before inserting the IV catheter Absence of bleeding disorders The ability to communicate verbally
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Skin sensitivity or the presence of wounds, eczema and skin rashes in the area The presence of cognitive impairment in the child Child's malaise or non-cooperation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of vein cannulation. Timepoint: By placing the cannula in the vein, the time interval from the moment the needle enters the skin until the needle exits and guiding the cannula to the end in the vein. Method of measurement: Using a stopwatch.;Pain during intravenous cannulation. Timepoint: Immediately after cannulation of venipuncture. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of visibility and palpability of peripheral veins. Timepoint: Before and after intervention (local heat and massage). Method of measurement: Vein Assessment Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSamieh Naseri Nahr
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed