The effect of vapocoolant spray on pain due to intravenous cannulation in children: a randomized controlled trial

Authors :: Farion, Ken J.
Splinter, Karen L.
Newhook, Kym
Gaboury, Isabelle
Splinter, William M.
Source :: CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. July 1, 2008, Vol. 179 Issue 1, p31, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Abstract Background: Established noninvasive pharmacologic means of alleviating pain and anxiety in children undergoing intravenous cannulation are time-consuming, and thus impractical for routine use in the emergency department. Vapocoolant sprays [...]

Subjects :: Placebos -- Comparative analysis
Placebos -- Health aspects
Anxiety -- Care and treatment
Pain -- Care and treatment
Pain -- Methods
Blood vessels -- Cutdown
Blood vessels -- Methods

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