Pain associated with peripheral venipuncture in emergency patients.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age range 18 to 70 years Providing written informed consent to participate in the study First venipuncture Patient's consciousness and awareness of place, time, and people No use of sedatives, painkillers, or alcohol No obvious peripheral neuropathy No pulmonary disorders No abnormal skin conditions (infection, scar, psoriasis, or eczema) at the venipuncture site No acute coronary artery disease No history of mental disorders Vein puncture site on the back of the hand, inner and outer forearm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity from venipuncture based on the numerical pain scale (NRS) one minute after needle insertion. Timepoint: After venipuncture, pain intensity in all 4 study groups will be assessed by a pain assessor. Method of measurement: Numerical pain scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic and diastolic blood pressure Arterial blood oxygen Heart rate. Timepoint: Physiological indicators (blood pressure, arterial blood oxygen, and heart rate) will be measured 5 minutes before and after venipuncture. Method of measurement: Emergency department monitoring devices. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences