pain
Conditions
Interventions
EMLA cream patch:Apply the EMLA cream patch to the target blood vessel on the back of the hand 15 minutes before venipentesis
TCM analgesic patch:Apply the TCM analgesic patch to the target blood vessel on the back of the hand 15 minutes before venipentesis
Placebo patch:Apply the Placebo patch to the target blood vessel on the back of the hand 15 minutes before venipentesis
Sponsors
Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 10 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: visible dorsal hand veins suitable for cannulation; intact skin sensation without neurological deficits; cognitive ability to comprehend and self-report pain using standardized scales; no documented lidocaine allergy; the age of the child patients spans from 4 to 10 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: skin abnormalities:dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, wounds) or infections at the application site; sensory/neurological impairment: peripheral neuropathy, neuropathic pain, or conditions affecting pain perception in hands; cognitive/communicative limitations:inability to understand pain scales due to developmental delay, language barriers, or severe anxiety; pharmacological interference: use of analgesics (e.g., NSAIDs, opioids) within 4 hours prior to procedure, current use of topical steroids or other local agents on hands, history of lidocaine hypersensitivity; medical contraindications: hemodynamic instability (e.g., shock, severe hypotension), coagulopathy or thrombocytopenia; procedural factors:emergency venipuncture requiring immediate cannulation, planned use of ultrasound-guided cannulation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Score;Success Rate of First Venipuncture Attempt; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulse Rate; Venipuncture-Related Complications; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYongqun Hu
Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Hospital of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed