Cold and vibration for children undergoing needle-related procedures: A non-inferiority randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT: The use of a rapid, easy-to-use intervention could improve needle-related procedural pain management practices in the context of the Emergency Department (ED). As such, the Buzzy device seems to be a promising alternative to topical anesthetics. The aim of this study was to determine if a cold vibrating device was non-inferior to a topical anesthetic cream for pain management in children undergoing needle-related procedures in the ED. In this randomized controlled non-inferiority trial, we enrolled children between 4 and 17 years presenting to the ED and requiring a needle-related procedure. Participants were randomly assigned to either the cold vibrating device or topical anesthetic (4% liposomal lidocaine; standard of care). The primary outcome was the mean difference (MD) in adjusted pr

SUBMITTER: Ballard A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645969 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature