The effect of ice pack and lukewarm gel pad use on pain, anxiety levels, and physiological parameters of children during surgical drain removal in children aged 9-18 years
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Ice packs effectively reduced pain and anxiety during surgical drain removal in children. This study recommends ice pack application as a standard medical practice for pediatric patients undergoing drain removal.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pain Management
- Anxiety Reduction
Background
- Surgical drain removal can cause significant pain and anxiety in children.
- Non-pharmacological methods are sought to improve patient comfort during procedures.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the efficacy of ice packs and lukewarm gel pads in managing pain and anxiety during surgical drain removal in pediatric patients.
- To compare these interventions against a control group receiving no treatment.
Main Methods
- A randomized controlled trial involving 99 children (aged 9-18 years) undergoing surgical drain removal.
- Participants were assigned to an ice pack group, a gel pad group, or a control group.
- Pain and anxiety levels were assessed using validated scales, alongside vital signs monitoring.
Main Results
- Ice packs significantly reduced intra- and post-procedural pain and post-procedural anxiety compared to gel pads and no intervention.
- No significant differences were observed in blood pressure or oxygen saturation between groups.
- While pulse rates differed pre-procedure, post-procedure differences were not significant; however, respiratory rates showed significant post-procedural differences.
Conclusions
- Ice pack application is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing pain and anxiety during pediatric surgical drain removal.
- Widespread adoption of ice packs is recommended as a standard, evidence-based practice to enhance patient comfort.
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