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Distraction Using the BUZZY for Children During an IV Insertion

Nemat Moadad1, Katia Kozman1, Randa Shahine2

  • 1Pediatric unit, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 28, 2015
PubMed

Insights

The BUZZY device significantly reduced pain perception in children and nurses during IV insertion. This inexpensive intervention effectively manages procedural pain without increasing insertion time.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Needle-stick pain is a major source of fear and distress for children during medical procedures.
  • This distress negatively impacts children and their parents, highlighting the need for effective pain management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the BUZZY device, which provides external cold and vibration, in reducing pain during peripheral IV insertion.
  • To compare pain ratings among children, parents, and nurses.
  • To assess the impact on IV insertion time and identify factors influencing children's pain perception.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized control trial (RCT) involving children aged 4-12 years.
  • Children were assigned to either an intervention group (using BUZZY) or a control group (no BUZZY).
  • Pain was assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale; IV insertion time was also measured.

Main Results:

  • The BUZZY group reported significantly lower pain scores for both children and nurses.
  • No significant difference in the time required for successful IV insertion was observed between the groups.
  • While factors like gender and age were associated with pain, only the BUZZY device proved to be a significant predictor of reduced pain scores.

Conclusions:

  • The BUZZY device presents a cost-effective and accessible method for pain reduction in pediatric IV insertion.
  • It offers a practical solution for managing procedural pain and distress in young patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
BUZZYDistractionIV insertionLebanonPain

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