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Comparison of the effect of Acupressure and Buzzy on First insertion success and pain related insertion of intravenous catheter (Angiocath)

Not Applicable
Conditions
Condition 1: pain related insertion of intravenous catheter (Angiocath). Condition 2: first insertion success of intravenous catheter (Angiocath).
Registration Number
IRCT20240413061475N1
Lead Sponsor
Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
84
Inclusion Criteria

There is a need and a doctor's order to insert the IV catheter
The child is 3 to 6 years of age
Parents have given informed consent.
This is the child's first IV catheterization experience at this case of admission
The child is fully alert
The child does not have acute or chronic pain, and the child's FLACC pain scale score is zero upon admission

Exclusion Criteria

IV catheter to be inserted in a place other than the back of the hand
Usage of sedatives or topical or oral pain relievers within 48 hours before insertion
There is bruising, inflammation, wound or fracture near the IV catheterization place or the massage point.
The child has a history of chemotherapy and dialysis.
The child has cognitive disorders.
Specific medical conditions: (blood disorders, thyroid disorders, epilepsy, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, edema, blood diseases, mental health problems, hearing and vision problems, motor problems in the lower extremities)
Hearing and vision impairments
Inability to communicate verbally
Intellectual disability or cerebral palsy
Diagnosed mental health problem

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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