Effectiveness of applying cold in combination with thermomechanical stimulation in order to reduce pain in pediatric vaccination

Authors

  • María Isabel Limón Gómez Graduada en Enfermería. Enfermera especialista en Enfermería Pediátrica. Hospital universitario de Fuenlabrada (Madrid)
  • Tomás Sebastián Viana Diplomado en Enfermería. Doctor en Programa Oficial de Postrado en Epidemiología y Salud Pública. Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada (Madrid)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60108/ce.167

Keywords:

pain; external thermomechanical stimulation; external cold; pediatric vaccination; buzzy

Abstract

Introduction. Vaccination is usually a painful procedure in pedriatics. Pain can be defined as a biological feature that depends on several factors, adn therefore it is important to prevent it and reduce it as much as possible.

Objetive. Evaluate the effectiveness of applying cold and thermomechanic stimulation when using the Buzzy® device in order to reduce pain in pediatric vaccination.

Methodology. Random clinic tests taken on 154 children, from 2 months old, up to 6 years old, both included. The children have been divided in two random groups known as intervention group (using the Buzzy® device) and control group (common procedure). The pain assesment has been measured using the FLACC and WBFPS scales.

Results. The average pain measured using the FLACC scale has descreased 1,8 points in the intervention group. In addition, the average pain monitored by an external observer using the WBFPS scale has been reduced 3,74 points in comparison with the control group whilst the pain measured by autoevaluation has also been reduced in 3,22 points in the intervention group. In all cases, p <0,05.

Conclusion. the combined application of external cold and thermomechanic stimulation by using the Buzzy® device, reduces pain in pediatric vaccination.

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2021-07-22

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Effectiveness of applying cold in combination with thermomechanical stimulation in order to reduce pain in pediatric vaccination. (2021). Conocimiento Enfermero, 4(13), 6-21. https://doi.org/10.60108/ce.167